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*We are now in process of building up our 2022 event listings... The 2022s are now back to being highlighted in BLUE... As always, we welcome you to please send us your CT Shoreline-area old car event listings!
This Calendar is originated and periodically updated by the Shoreline Antique Auto Connection, a not-for-profit enterprise run for antique auto enthusiasts, by antique auto enthusiasts. As the information presented here is gleaned from a WIDE variety of sources, there is no way we can vouch for the truth or accuracy of anything, and we STRONGLY suggest you get in touch with the applicable event contacts listed, to make sure the event is indeed going to be held (especially before you make a long trip to attend!). Thank you. SAAC, P.O. Box 3353, Stony Creek, CT 06405, e-mail CommonGear@aol.com, web site http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/ . Please send your CT Shoreline-area event listings for inclusion here (non-marque-specific events preferred).
WHY DO WE DO THIS? - We maintain this Calendar as a service to our fellow local-area antique auto enthusiasts! It's not perfect, but we always work very hard at it, and try to verify as much as possible everything that we publish. And we love to share it! We are not professionals at this--only enthusiasts who enjoy the old car hobby. What would really make us happy, however, is that those who may like to copy and paste our exhaustively researched (always with sources credited), written-out & detailed listings for their own web site use, to please occasionally give us a little bit of a shout-out! Thanks for your understanding and support! See you out there at the shows & cruises!
"WHERE ELSE ARE GOOD PLACES TO LOOK FOR UPCOMING CAR EVENT LISTINGS FOR THIS AREA?" - Frankly, at this stage of the game (mid-June 2020), the only calendar I really trust is THIS ONE. Other calendars that I look at regularly appear to be suffering from "lack of interest" by their editors/maintainers--and I can't say I blame them, since so much of the calendar updating I seem do these days is to revise events into cancelled events--it's depressing. For some reasonably reliable places to go look for events in Connecticut in general (we make no excuses for our desire to stay CT Shoreline-focused on this page), we first recommend The Connecticut Council of Car Clubs Events Calendar (whose editor John B. is extremely conscientious about keeping it accurate and updated; may we also suggest joining their Facebook group page for lots of event updates as well: https://www.facebook.com/groups/connecticutcouncilofcarclubs/), and then also Hemmings and also OldRide.com ... Beyond those, good luck... SUGGESTION: Contact the club or organization directly to see if their event is actually going to happen--relying solely on someone's haphazardly-maintained compendium of events (and I'm not saying I'm infallible--I only do this as a hobby after all) can often get you into trouble... Happy event hunting!
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MARCH 19, 2023, Sunday, Wallingford – “…Connecticut Street Rod Association’s ‘Cars & Coffee at the CSRA Clubhouse,’ 8am to 12pm, at the CSRA Clubhouse, 316 Woodhouse Avenue, Wallingford, CT… Free coffee/tea & donuts… ‘Come and join us for some bench racing, story telling, or having fun hanging out for a few hours!...’… Additional event info (from the CSRA web site coming events page: https://csra.org/pages/events_list.php) - “…*Always the 3rd Sunday of the month unless otherwise noted*… More info, contact Rich@ 203-768-3516 or hiwayhd@aol.com …”… Even more info – Be sure to check out the CSRA on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082991389531 and/or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Connecticut-Street-Rod-Association/158015974219367 (and be sure to give ‘em a “Like” at either or both pages)… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/7/2023)
MARCH 25, 2023, Saturday, Essex – “…Essex Parks and Recreation Presents: ‘The Essex go Bragh Irish Parade,’…”… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/982179232584977/): “... The Essex go Bragh Parade will be held, rain, snow, or shine, on Saturday, March 25th 2023, - However in the case of severe weather or other safety concerns the parade will be cancelled by 9am and not be rescheduled. (We will utilize our Essex Park and Recreation Facebook page and www.essexct.gov web site for notifications)… Here’s everything you need to know for the big day: The parade will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. from Essex Town Hall and will proceed south on West Avenue passing Champlin Square to Main Street Essex Village turning upon Ferry Street to end the Parade. The parade this year is estimated to last no more than 1 hour and will include Fife & Drum Corps, Local Veterans, Irish Step Dancers, a Parade of Pooches and a host of local, state, and regional organizations social/fraternal organizations, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Schools, and non-profits…”… More info - The organizers of this fun annual event are of course the Essex Parks and Rec Department (https://www.facebook.com/essexctgobragh), and quoting some additional details from their Facebook page, from an early January 2023 post: “…The Town of Essex – Government Park and Recreations Commission is pleased to announce the 2023 Essex go Bragh Irish Parade Grand Marshall, Anthony Mosa, currently the longest serving Commissioner will lead the parade down through the Village of Essex on Sat March 25. Parade steps off at 11am from Essex Town Hall and makes it way to Ferry Street turning up Pratt and disbursing at Cross Street. This annual tradition is the signature event of Essex Park and Recreation's Spring season and will consist of units of Irish Dancers. pipers and drum corps, The Sailing Masters of 1812, local non profits, businesses, students, scouting and sport groups. ALL are welcome to attend and if you would like to participate, gather up a group and come March with us. For more information Contact Mary Ellen Barnes. 860-767-4340 x110 or email mbarnes@essexct.gov …”… webmaster’s notes – It has been my recollection that there are usually a few antique cars that participate in this parade (for instance, I know the Cardone & Daughter Automotive “mascot” VW Bug used to participate regularly), and for that reason I’m including it on the SAAC Calendar. I would suggest contacting Mary Ellen Barnes (her contact info is above) if you are interested in driving your antique car in this parade. And/or I’m sure just being there to spectate would be just as much fun! Essex is a beautiful town that really gets into fun activities like this!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/1/2023)
MARCH 25-26, 2023, Saturday-Sunday, Naugatuck – “…'Don Clady's 2023 Indoor Connecticut Cabin Fever Car & Motorcycle Show,' Naugatuck Entertainment Facility, 6 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770…”… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/845969543478999/): "...Don Clady's 2023 Indoor Connecticut Cabin Fever Car & Motorcycle Show "Back by Popular Demand!!" The Last Car & Motorcycle Event In The Building. Cabin Fever The Final Chapter!!!!... Saturday March 25th & 26th, 2023. Over 80,000 sq ft indoor Mild to Wild Cars, Trucks, Vans, Jeeps and Motorcycles. Dealers, Vendors, Specialty Movie Vehicles, Special Features and entertainment for the whole family... Special Guest and Specialty Vehicles to be announced soon... Specialty Vehicles to Include: To Be Added Soon... Admission $12.00, Kids $5.00 Under 8 FREE. Parking Free. Also additional Street Parking available... Connecticut Cruise News Best of the Best Vehicles from all over the Northeast competing for Best of the Best, Rings to the top 50 In addition to our Traditional Awards... Start your season off right with Our 6th Annual Cabin Fever Indoor Show. Sponsored in Part by Connecticut Cruise News, Haymond Law, Brookfield Indian, Docs Motorcycle, Farrarri Appliances, Gear Head Mafia and many others to be announced soon... Location Naugatuck Entertainment Facility, 6 Rubber Ave. Naugatuck, Ct... For Sponsorship Opportunities, Vendor information, vehicle display or questions email Don at dccj14@aol.com or call Don Clady at 860-354-5110... Do you have what it take for a vehicle email photos to dccj14@aol.com ... This show was SOLD Out Last Year and will fill up fast... Connecticut Largest Indoor Car & Motorcycle Show. Hope to See You There..."... More info - Please be sure to visit Don Clady's CT Cruise News online at: https://www.ctcruisenews.com/ and/or on their Facebook page (be sure to visit and give 'em a "Like") online at: https://www.facebook.com/people/Connecticut-Cruise-News/100050807713142/ ... And there you have it!... webmaster's additional note - I've been to this event in the past, and it's always a great time, indoors in a beautiful, comfortable facility, right nearby in Naugatuck! Hope to get back there again this year!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/24/2022)
MARCH 26, 2023, Sunday, Maynard (MASSACHUSETTS) – “…Minuteman Model A Ford Club Presents ‘The 27th Annual Winter Blah’s Swap Meet, Elks Lodge, Maynard, MA’…”… Quoting from the dedicated event page at the Hemmings web site (https://www.hemmings.com/events/detail?listing_id=61545): “…27th Annual Winter Blah's Swap Meet, March 26, 2023, 7:30am-11:30am… Antique auto parts/automobilia/literature/raffle & more. Indoor & Outdoor Vendors $20 for 10' x 10' Vendor space, raffle at 10:30am, coffee & donuts, large parking lot… Sponsor: Minuteman Model A Ford Club… When: March 26, 2023, 7:30am-11:30am… Location: Elks Lodge, 34 Powdermill Rd. RT 62, Maynard, MA, 01754… Cost: $3.00… To Register: or call Craig Martin at 508-561-3977…”… More info – We found some Minuteman Model A Ford Club contact info listed on this MAFCA page of Massachusetts chapters: https://www.mafca.com/chapters/MA.html ... (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/11/2022)
APRIL 1, 2023, Saturday, Berlin – “…Utility Contractors Association of Connecticut (UCAC) Presents ‘UCAC Yankee Peddler Car Show & Spring Meeting,' 1pm-onward, at The Truck Bar, 151 Webster Square Road, Berlin, CT 06037… Rain date = Saturday, April 8th, 1:00pm… Car Show entry fee $20, includes UCAC dash plaque and opportunity to win trophies and prizes… Shine up that work truck, class or sports car! We want to see your rides and it’s all for a great cause. 100% of Car Show Entry Fees will go directly to the UCAC Scholarship Fund, to help UCAC members as well as CTECS graduates take the next steps in their education or career. We’ll have many prizes including Cleanest Work Truck, Crowd Favorite, Best Branding, Best Overall in each category, and Best in Show!... Questions: Contact Barb Dimauro at ED@UCAC.ORG or 860-631-7473…”…. More info - https://ucac.org/ and/or on Facebook (be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”) at: https://www.facebook.com/wedigct and also be sure to check out The Truck Bar – Berlin, CT’s Facebook page (visit and give ‘em a “Like” also): https://www.facebook.com/redneckingtrucker ... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/3/2023)
APRIL 1, 2023, Saturday, Plainville – “…Automobilia Auctions LLC Presents ‘Automobilia Auction – Spring 2023’… Quoting from the 1/18/2023 broadcast e-mail we received from Gerald (glettieri@cox.net), with subject line: “Automobilia Auction – April 1st, 2023”: “…Automobilia Auction - Spring 2023… Time: Saturday April 1, 2023 - 11 AM… Location: Winter Associates, 21 Cooke St, Plainville CT 06062… Previews on Friday, March 31st from 1 – 4 PM and, Saturday, April 1st from 8:30 – 11 AM… Large selection of quality automobilia - all at no reserve… Racing items - posters, photos, programs, postcards… Including the historical archives collection of Competition Motors, Hollywood, CA… Parnelli Jones Big Oly team jackets… Signs, posters, sales literature, badges, brass era items, etc… See our site http://automobiliaauctions.com/ for auction info and preview photos… Bidding will be absentee, phone, live and internet… Internet bidding will start on March 24th… We are still accepting quality consignments for this Auction… Contact Jerry for auction and consignment info… Email: glettieri@cox.net … Phone: (860)-655-8682…”… webmaster’s note – There were a few pictures attached to the broadcast e-mail that I’ve transcribed above—looks like some very cool old-school racing pictures and memorabilia. Would be pretty cool just to go to see the stuff first-hand! Thanks to Jerry L. for keeping us on the mailing list for this event announcement!… (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/19/2023)
NEW DATE - APRIL
2 (moved up due to weather conditions on 3/19)
MARCH 19, 2023, Sunday,
Guilford – Season opener for “CT Shoreline Cars & Coffee,”
9am to 11am at the Petco Parking Lot, at Guilford Commons shopping plaza, 1919
Boston Post Rod, Guilford, CT 06437… webmaster’s note – We saw
this event pop up yesterday on the Facebook system, via the CT Shoreline
Cars & Coffee page (https://www.facebook.com/ctshorelinecarsandcoffee - make sure to
visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there!), and with an animated
banner, and this additional note: “…The weather has been exceptionally mild and
we are hopeful for an early start to the 2023 car season. Mark your calendars for Sunday,
April 2nd March 19th for our season opener…”… Sounds
great to us!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/20/2023; event date
change incorporated as of 3/19/2023)
APRIL 2, 2023, Sunday, Stafford Springs – “…Ty-Rods ‘Spring Swap Meet’, Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, CT…”… Quoting from the dedicated listing appearing on the dedicated page at the Hemmings web site (https://www.hemmings.com/events/detail?listing_id=61621): “…Ty-Rods Spring Swap Meet, April 2, 2023… Set-up Day April 1; gate open all night; send in form for pre-register and save… Gates open for spectators at 7:00am, April 2nd… For information call 860-649-3697… Meet is a Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, CT… Info: Call Ty-Rods Auto Club at 860-649-3697…”… More info – Ty-Rods Auto Club of Connecticut on Facebook (be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): https://www.facebook.com/tyrodsautoclub/ … Also – Stafford Motor Speedway web site: https://staffordmotorspeedway.com/home-2/ and/or on Facebook (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”): https://www.facebook.com/StaffordMotorSpeedway/ … And the Speedway’s street address of course is: 55 West Street, Stafford Springs, CT 06076… (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/7/2022)
APRIL 2, 2023, Sunday, Pompton Lakes (NEW JERSEY) – “…25th Annual ‘Metro Petro Vintage Advertising Collectors Show’, Pompton Lakes Elks Lodge #1895, 15 Perrin Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442, 8am-1pm, rain or shine, featuring petroliana, automobilia, and all types of antique advertising items… Info: Ed Natale, Metro Petro, e-mail: metropetro222@gmail.com , phone: 201-493-7172…”… webmaster’s note – This info was found published at the "Primarily Petroliana Events" page: https://www.oldgas.com/pp_swaps.htm … (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/6/2023)
APRIL 8, 2023, Saturday, West Haven – “…’University of New Haven Car Show’ – Presented by U.N.H Imports & Domestics car club, 10am to 4pm, at 260 Rockdale Road, West Haven, CT 06516… Car entry $5 (cash); no spectator fee… Details: No burnouts, no revving, respect the lot…”… webmaster’s note – thanks to our friends the CT Seaport Car Club for posting this event on their coming events page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm), which is where we found out about it. They even posted an electronic FLYER LINK: https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyer2023/UNH.jpg ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)
APRIL 15, 2023, Saturday, Hamden – “…The Quinnipiac Car Club ‘Spring Car show 2023,’ 9am to 3pm, at the M&T Bank Arena, main parking lot area (York Hill Campus)… trophies, friends, music, food… Sponsored by BMW of North Haven and Mercedes Benz of North Haven…”… Quoting from the Facebook event page we found (https://www.facebook.com/events/719375956339792): “…You have all been waiting for it, here it is. We are back for another year… Our Annual Spring car Show is ON!... Join us April 15th from 9:00am - 3:00pm on York Hill Campus - M&T Arena Parking Lot for our biggest event of the year, filled with plenty of food, music, friends, vendors, and of course plenty of cars. Along with our beloved limbo and exhaust competition and plenty of trophies to be won!... Co-Hosted with our special guests/sponsors BMW of North Haven and Mercedes of North Haven… Make sure to pre-register to ensure your spot this year!... (links, maps, and directions will all be posted on this page as well as any questions regarding the show. please follow us on our instagram @qucarclub to stay up to date on any news or changes)…”… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/7/2023)
APRIL 15-16, 2023, Saturday-Sunday, Brooklyn – “…’Brooklyn Swap Meet,’ Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Brooklyn, CT… webmaster’s note – We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)
APRIL 16, 2023, Sunday, Wallingford – “…CSRA & NSRA Spring Dust-Off 2023, April 16th, 8:30am-onward, at CSRA Clubhouse, 316 Woodhouse Avenue, Wallingford, CT 06492... All Street Rods, Hot Rods, Customs, Classic Cars, and Special Interest Cars are welcomed... Come join CSRA and NSRA Hospitality!... Directions - Northbound on I-91, straight off Exit 14; Southbound on I-91 off Exit 14, turn right and quick left; turn left at traffic light; Clubhouse will be on your left after I-91 underpass... For more information for other events go to the web site CSRA.ORG (https://csra.org/)... Call 203-213-0066 for more information..."... Even more info - Please be sure to visit the CSRA's Facebook page online at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Connecticut-Street-Rod-Association/158015974219367 ... And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/11/2023)
APRIL 16, 2023, Sunday, New Canaan to Southport – “…The Small Car Company ‘Spring Fling’… Meet 9:30am for coffee & catch-up: Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee, 77 Pine Street, New Canaan, CT 06840… Depart 10:30am… Finish 12:00-ish, at Southport Beach, 1505 Pequot Avenue, Southport, CT 06890… Pre-registration not required… More info: dave@smallcarcompany.org …”… Even more info - http://www.smallcarcompany.org/ and/or on Facebook (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) at: https://www.facebook.com/people/Small-Car-Company-Org/100063979032747/ … (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/7/2023)
APRIL 16, 2023, Sunday, Plainfield – “…Street Intuition Car Club Presents ‘Cars & Cones at Hank’s Dairy Bar, Plainfield’…”… There are two dates (per the flyer that Joel S. Sylvester posted a day or two ago to the Connecticut Car Meets Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/567180733365809): Sunday, April 16th, 4:00pm - 8:30pm, and Saturday, July 15th, 4:00pm - 8:30pm… Hanks Dairy Bar, 1006 Norwich Road, Plainfield, CT 06374… No revving, no burnouts, no loud music… Joel’s note that accompanied the flyer read: “…Join us for some great fun with the Street Intuition Car Club at Hank’s Dairy Bar. A great local rock band (Roc-kin-on) will be playing…”… Sounds great!... More info – Make sure to visit the Hank’s Dairy Bar of Plainfield Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/hanksdairybar ... And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/15/2023)
APRIL 19, 2023, Wednesday, Colchester – Season opener for: “…Good Times Motoring Club Monthly Car Cruise at the Colchester Town Green, 5pm-8pm… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1540012389841063/1540012399841062/): “…Good Times Motoring Club Monthly Car Cruise… https://www.goodtimesmotoringclub.com/ … When: The third Wednesday Night of Each Month, April through September!... Where: Colchester Town Green… Details: Beginning in April and running to September, Good Times Motoring Club holds a cruise on the Green every third Wednesday (fourth Wednesday in case of rain) on the Colchester Town Green. The show begins around 5:00 PM and lasts until after sunset. Colchester has several good restaurants, a classic hot dog stand and interesting boutiques for dining and shopping before the show. The show is limited to all antique, unique and specialty cars and trucks with NO FEE to show or for admission. We will be accepting voluntary donations as you enter the Green to help us support the charities of our choice. We keep a family atmosphere without burnouts or alcohol. Food and donations go to support club and local charities… NOTICE We regret that no vehicle 1988 and newer will be allowed on the Green. Due to overcrowding and concerns by the Town, we had no choice but to change our venue. Thank you for your understanding… Due to limited space on the green GTMC reserves the right to deny any vehicle admission to the Green. Personnel on duty at the entrance have the final decision to grant or deny access…”… More info – We found the following list of dates for these events at the GTMC web site’s events page (https://www.goodtimesmotoringclub.com/blank-1): Weds, April 19 (Rain date = 4/26) … Weds, May 17 (Rain date = 5/24) … Weds, June 21 (Rain date = 6/28) … Weds, July 19 (Rain date = 7/26) … Weds, August 16 (Rain date = 8/23) … Weds, Sept 20 (Rain date = 9/27)…” … And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/3/2023)
APRIL 22, 2023, Saturday, Deep River - "...'Cars And Coffee at Abingdon Spares,' 900 Industrial Park Road, Deep River, CT 06417..."... Quoting from our friend Ed Cooke's (ed@abingdonspares.com) e-mail of 1/14/2022: "...Hello Steve, Happy New Year, looking forward to another great year of automobile happenings... Could you please add our get together at Abingdon Spares to the calendar... '...April 22, Saturday, Cars & Coffee at Abingdon Spares. Let's get the season started with this casual get together here at the shop. Hopefully the roads will be dry and salt free by then. Bring your sports car or "come as you are", all are welcome! If Saturday is a total washout, it will be rescheduled at a later date. Check with us at 800-225-0251 or here for any updates. See you then, 900 Industrial Park Road, Deep River, CT...'..."... webmaster's note - Sounds great to us, Ed! We've been to one of your Abingdon Spares Cars & Coffees and they are a ton of fun, with a very interesting and eclectic turnout of all sorts of interesting old cars & trucks (primarily British, but including ALL types and origins, including French, German, Italian, and even US domestics)! Hope we can make it there on Earth Day 2023! Thanks so much Ed, for keeping us on the mailing list, and we are mor than happy to help pass the word along!... More info - Please be sure to check out the Abingdon Spares official Facebook page (and be sure to give 'em a "Like" while you're there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/abingdon.spares/ ... (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/16/2023)
APRIL 22, 2023, Saturday, Bedford Hills to Bedford (NEW YORK) – “…The Small Car Company, Hagerty, and Curran Volkswagen Present ‘M.P.A.C. Alll-Cooled Fun(d) Drive & Rally’… Quoting from the detailed info page put together by the Small Car Company folks to describe this very multi-faceted day: “…M.P.A.C. All-Cooled Fun[d] Drive & Rally - Saturday, April 22 An All-Cooled Event… 9:00 am: Meet at Hagerty Garage + Social, 341 Railroad Avenue, Bedford Hills, NY 10507, Coffee & Donuts, Garage Tour… 11:00 am: Rally to Malcolm Pray Achievement Center (M.P.A.C.)… 11:30 am: Arrive at MPAC, 16 Bedford Banksville Road, Bedford, NY 10506, Pop-Up All-Cooled Car Show, Car Collection Tour, Industry and Restoration Mentor Presentations, Lunch… Come out and enjoy a fun day supporting the educational and career development of the Automotive Tech Students from CTECS (CT Technical Education and Career System) schools from Bridgeport and Stamford… We are welcoming all air and water-cooled vehicles. Pass the word to a friend and bring your favorite ride!... At the Hagerty Garage + Social, we will have the pleasure of walking-through this remarkable facility with the students. What an amazing place to spark conversations about all things automotive!... Next, we will rally over to the Malcolm Pray Achievement Center where they will open their doors for an afternoon of student learning and mentoring…. Automotive and industry experts working together with the students will embody Malcolm Pray’s educational methods and spreading the passion to be ‘driven to succeed’. https://www.prayachievementcenter.org/learn ... Be prepared to showcase your own car and inspire a young mind as they engage the world towards a career path. The event is $25 per car, no advanced registration is required, but an R.S.V.P. is always welcomed… Additionally, we ask that you give generously in support of M.P.A.C. By Check: Please make to The Pray Family Foundation; Online: https://www.prayachievementcenter.org/donate ...”... Sounds fantastic!... Even more info - http://www.smallcarcompany.org/ and/or on Facebook (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) at: https://www.facebook.com/people/Small-Car-Company-Org/100063979032747/ … (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/7/2023)
APRIL 23, 2023, Sunday, Hebron – Season Opener for “…’Cruzin Hebron Presents: Cruzin’ The Village Shoppes,’ at The Village Shoppes shopping plaza, Route 66, Hebron, CT… List of dates and themes for 2023 season: April 23rd at 4pm = Village Shoppes Benefit Cruz, live tunes by Bebobobaloubob… May 21st at 4pm = Hometown Foundation Benefit Cruz, live tunes by Borderline Genius… June 25th at 4pm = Packages for Troops Benefit Cruz, live tunes by Po’ms Oldies Band Tribute… September 24th at 3pm = PKD Foundation Benefit Cruz, live tunes by Borderline Genius… October 22nd at 3pm = Cruz’n for Boobies, live tunes by Po’ms Oldies Band Tribute…”… More info - https://www.facebook.com/cruzin.vill.shoppes ... Even more info – We looked up the street address for The Village Shoppes shopping plaza (where Ted’s IGA Food Center is also located), and it appears to be: 127 Main St, Hebron, CT, 06248 (and Main Street in Hebron is also Route 66)… webmaster’s note – We thank our friend Rick Stevenson (rgsteven1@att.net) for sending along the flyer from which all of the above info was transcribed—thanks again Rick!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/11/2023)
APRIL 23, 2023, Sunday, East Hartford – “…United Car Club CT Presents: ’19th Annual UC3 Spring Show,’ at Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118, 9am-3pm… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/500379218877905): “…We welcome you to join us for our 19th annual Spring Show at Rentschler Field! Here are some important event details… Location: Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Ln, East Hartford, CT 06118… Time: Gates open at 9am. Awards will be announced at 2pm. Show ends at 3pm… Cost: $20 to show a car, $10 to spectate. Cash entrance at gate, no presale tickets. Kids under 12 are free to enter… We will have 1st place and runner up for 10 award categories. These categories include best Euro, JDM, Domestic, and Classic… Many vendors will be on site including food and merchandise… All automotive enthusiasts are welcome to our show. Every year we have 1000s of cars attend ranging from historic vehicles to exotics… When you enter you are participating at your own risk. East Harford and State Police will be on site and ticketing when necessary… Questions? Please email us at uc3carclub@gmail.com ...”... And there you have it!... More info – Please be sure to check out the UC3 – United Car Club CT official Facebook page (and be sure to give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/UC3CarClub … (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/24/2023)
APRIL 23, 2023, Sunday, Manchester – “… Matt Firestone presents: ’Manchester Armory Pre-’63 Hot Rod & Auto Parts Swap,’ 8am to 1pm, at Gasper’s Automotive Restorations, LLC, 330 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/3457381084539903/): “…Join us at Gasper’s Restoration for our Pre’63 Hot Rod & Automotive Parts & Memorabilia Swap… Early Ford, Hot Rod Parts, Automotive Collectibles, Petroliana & More… Spectators are free / $20 to vend; Vendors must preregister with Josh (860) 209-3990…”… More info – Be sure also to visit Gasper’s Automotive Restoration LLC’s official Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/gaspersautomotive ... And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/21/2023)
APRIL 24, 2023, Monday, North Haven –Season opener for “The DooWop Cruisers’ Monday Night Cruise Nights at Washington Commons Plaza,” 117 Washington Avenue, North, Haven, CT 06473… Quoting from the post of 3/13/2023 by The DooWop Cruisers on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067844137444): “…Extra!... Extra!...This just in!... We will be starting our car cruise again! April 24th at North Haven Washington Commons on Washington Street, 5 'till dark... Can't wait to see you all, April 24th!..."... webmaster’s note - Awesome! So good to hear this! The DooWop Cruisers’ Monday night cruise nights are an institution!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/19/2023)
APRIL 27, 2023, Thursday, Prospect – Season opener for: “…’Thursday Cruise Night at Seņor Pancho’s’ – Presented by Prospect Car Club and RAD STALLIONS, 5pm-8pm, at Seņor Pancho’s, 280 Cheshire Road, Prospect, CT… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/492989696324786): “…Come cruise with the Prospect Car Club and the RAD STALLIONS on Thursdays, from 5pm - 8pm, at Seņor Pancho’s in Prospect… Location: 280 Cheshire Rd., Prospect, CT… Happy hour specials, music, 50/50 raffle, prizes and awards. All years, makes, and model vehicles are welcomed. Respect the lot. Sponsored by Prospect Flooring LLC…”… More info – Our friend Miguel from Rad Stallions added this note to his share of the event to the Shoreline Antique Auto Enthusiasts – Connecticut FB group page: “…This will be a weekly event, every Thursday, starting April 27th, until the last Thursday in October…”… Excellent, thanks Miguel!... Even more info – Please be sure to check out the Rad Stallions Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) at: https://www.facebook.com/radstallions , also the Prospect Car Club’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836339507294034 , and finally the Seņor Pancho’s of Prospect Facebook page (again, please be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”) at: https://www.facebook.com/SPProspect ... And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/3/2023)
NEW DATE - APRIL
28 (moved up per info received from Rockin' Richard, who
DJs these events) APRIL 21, 2023, Friday,
North Branford – Season opener for "Marty Forbes’ Friday
Night North Branford McDs and DQ 2023 Cruise Nights”… Thanks to our local
old car buddies Ed Davis (https://www.facebook.com/ed.davis.165),
and Rockin’ Richard Phillips (https://www.facebook.com/richard.phillips.1042),
we have a confirmed start date for the always-fun & laid-back North Branford Friday
Night Cruise Nights that our friend Marty Forbes runs at the North Branford McDonalds (not
sure if the Dairy Queen is part of this, but it has been in the past). Rockin’
Richard, the legendary DJ who runs the great oldies tunes for these events also indicated
the event hours as 5pm to 8pm, as it has traditionally been over the years. Can’t
wait to get back to some North Branford “Crusin’” for 2023! Thanks again Ed
and Rockin’ Rich!... Additional info - The McDonalds and Dairy Queen
who are the host businesses for this cruise night are located at 280 Branford Road, North
Branford, CT 06471, part of a larger shopping plaza called I think, “Central
Plaza,” and you can think of it as also being located at the intersection of Routes
80 & 139 (I think Route 80 in this area is called “Foxon Road,” and Route
139 in this area is called “Branford Road”)… (this event was added to this
calendar as of 2/20/2023; event date change incorporated into this event as of
3/19/2023)
APRIL 29, 2023, Saturday, Portland – “…’Kenny Fletcher Memorial Car show at Valli’s - 2023,’ April 29th, 3:00pm to 7:00pm, 22 Sand Hill Road, Portland, CT… Rain date = May 6th… Show car entry fee $10 – cash only; spectators free… Dash plaques to the first 200 cars… Donations are greatly appreciated—cash or make checks payable to B.T. Charities Inc… All proceeds go to the Portland High School Class of 2023 Project Graduation, Portland Zion Lutheran Church, Middlesex Hospice, Portland Food Bank, Portland VFW Post 6121, and Middlesex Cancer Center… 1, 2nd, & 3rd place trophies… Music, food, & refreshments… Absolutely no pets… (info contacts) Michael Brown 860-982-3227, Michael Bellobuono 860-707-4231…”… webmaster’s note – We transcribed all of the above info from a flyer that was posted by the “Kenny Fletcher Memorial Cruise Night” Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069390725582 – make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”), and was passed along via the Facebook system by fellow enthusiast Ed Riotte, just a day or so ago (thanks again Ed!)… We’ve personally attended this event in the past and it’s a positively FANTASTIC time there in Portland, at Valli’s extensive grassy lot, which can handle a a ton of cars for this car show (which it usually does, from my past experiences!). GREAT list of benefit causes this show also supports! And what a great guy to remember and dedicate this event too—military veteran and Portland resident Kenny Fletcher, who passed in 2011 at age 50—please be sure to read his obituary at: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/middletownpress/name/kenneth-fletcher-obituary?id=20577831 … Great job by the Valli’s folks organizing and running this fantastic event once again this year! BRAVO!… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)
APRIL 29, 2023, Saturday, Carlisle (PENNSYLVANIA) – “…The Central PA Region Porsche Club of America Presents ‘The 46th Annual Central PA PCA Porsche-Only Swap Meet & People’s Choice Concours’, Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013… Vendor registration online January 2023; vendor pre-reg. ends March 31st… cpa-pca.org/swap … ‘…Porsche parts, Porsche people, Porsche paraphernalia, and Porsche cars… More Porsches in one place at one time than anywhere else on the planet—including Stuttgart…’…”… Vendor load-in starts Friday, 1-5pm, and Saturday at 6:30am; event opens at 8am…”… More info – See the official event web site at: https://www.pca.org/events/porsche-only-swap-meet-hosted-by-central-pa-region ... (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/29/2022)
APRIL 30, 2023, Sunday, Kensington – “…’Central Car Club Presents: 20th Anniversary Spring Charity Car Show at New Britain Stadium,’ 10:00am to 3:00pm, at New Britain Stadium, 230 John Karbonic Way, Kensington, CT 06051…”… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1182412692630460/): “…We are proud to announce that for the first time in the 20 year C3 history, we will be moving to a new venue! Join us Sunday April 30th at New Britain Stadium for our semi-annual car show. Save the date, more details will be coming soon!...”… More info – Please also be sure to visit the Central Car Club’s official Facebook page, online at: https://www.facebook.com/CentralCarClub (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there)… (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/11/2023)
APRIL 30, 2023, Sunday, East Hampton – “…The Belltown Antique Car Club Presents ‘The 48th Annual Antique Engine & Tractor Meet – Always the last Sunday in April’…”… Location: Firemen’s recreation area (“Firemen’s Field”) at Salmon River State park, Route 16, East Hampton, CT – entrance across from the Comstock Covered Bridge… Show Hours: 8am to 3pm, rain or shine, field conditions permitting… No charge for admission or parking – applies to exhibitors, vendors, and spectators – DONATIONS ACCEPTED… Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult… Food & refreshments provided by the East Hampton Lions Club… Important note to Flea Market Vendors: Due to our use permit for the show field, flea market vending will be restricted to items related to the engine and tractor hobbies. Household items, plants, and general merchandise will not be allowed on the field. Display and sales of guns and knives are forbidden. No unauthorized food sales… Show Updates & Information: www.belltownantiquecarclub.org , Peter Christianson 860- 510-3340…”… More info – Please also be sure to check out the Belltown Antique Car Club’s Facebook page (and be sure to give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/BelltownACC ... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/15/2023)
APRIL 30, 2023, Sunday, Fitchburg (MASSACHUSETTS) – “…The Early Ford V8 Club Annual ‘Wings and Wheels’, 8am-1pm, at Fitchburg Airport, 567 Crawford Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420…”… Quoting from the info page we found at the NewEnglandAutoShows.com web site (https://www.newenglandautoshows.com/event/ma-fitchburg-early-ford-v8-clube-swap-meet-2/): “…Annual Early Ford V8 Club of New England (https://www.facebook.com/v8clubofnewengland/) “Spring Tune-Up” Swap Meet and Car Show at the Fitchburg, MA. Airport! Admission is $5.00, children 12 and under free. Rain or Shine… Vendor Spaces: 20×20 space is $30.00 pre-registration, $40.00 at the gate. Toy vendors welcome. Vendor registration package: Early Ford V-8 Club of N.E., C/O 4983 Jericho St, White River Junction, VT…”… More info – Brian 978-263-7256 … (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/29/2022)
APRIL 30, 2023, Sunday, Brentwood (LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK) – “…’Long Island Street Rod Association Presents: Long Island’s Oldest Car Show & Swap Meet – Portion of Proceeds to Suffolk Community College Foundation,’ at Suffolk Community College, Wicks Road, Brentwood, NY (LIE Exit 53)… Sunday, April 30th, 2023 (Rain date = May 7th)… Open to all years, street rods, muscle cars, antiques, customs, and special interest… First 100 cars receive a free t-shirt & dash plaque… Mopar show car exhibit with Pete Giordano… Car & Driver $20; vendors $40; spectators $10; kids under 12 free… 50/50… Vendor gate opens at 6am… College ground rules: No guns, knives, alcoholic beverages sold or carried on college properties… For additional information call: LISRA Hot Line 631-642-7872, or https://lisra.org/ … LISRA is a Not-For-Profit Organization… Suffolk Community College info: https://www.sunysuffolk.edu/ … (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/22/2023)
MAY 5-7, 2023, Friday-Sunday, Rhinebeck (NEW YORK) – “The Hudson Valley Antique Auto Association Presents 'Rhinebeck 2023,' at Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9 (6550 Spring Brook Avenue, Rhinebeck, NY 12572..."... Quoting from the official Rhinebeck 2023 info page (https://rhinebeckcarshow.com/): "...Show Highlights: Spectators come from all over the Northeastt... Hundreds of vendor spaces... Countless Hot Rods & Customs on Saturday... Sunday = Lots of great Antique & Classic Cars... Many great cars for sale in the 'Car Corral'... Buy the 2 or 3 day pass for great savings... Outstanding grounds with paved walkways... 30 Rod & Custom awards... 60 Antique & Classic classes... Loads of free parking... Swap Mmeet opens on Friday at noon... 24-hour security patrols... 'Swap meet & car shows = Event is ON Rain or Shine'... (Schedule): May 5th, Friday, noon to 5pm = Swap Meet Only... May 6th, Saturday = Vendors 6am-5pm; Car Show hours 8am-5pm... May 7th, Sunday = 8am-5pm All Events... Email for info: jadoyle@frontiernet.net ..."... Tabs at the Rhinebeck car show web site for more info: Show Details (hours and directions) = https://rhinebeckcarshow.com/hours.html ... Swap Meet and Car Show Registration = https://rhinebeckcarshow.com/register.html ... And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/30/2022)
MAY 6, 2023, Saturday, Middletown – “…Xavier High School Presents the ‘16th Annual E.J.K. Car Show’… Join us for our annual car show at Xavier High School, on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 (Rain date = May 7th), from 10am to 2pm, at 181 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT 06457… Food, music, prizes, trophies… All proceeds go towards the E.J.K. Scholarship Foundation… All vehicle types welcome… $10 vehicle admission… $1 spectator admission…”… webmaster’s note – Thanks very much to our Jeep driving friend Steve Johnson (https://www.facebook.com/Jeepmudhappy) for passing this event notice along via the Facebook system, and here’s the Facebook event page that Steve referenced, where all of the above info was transcribed from: https://www.facebook.com/events/544170261012295 … Full Disclosure - I’m a Class of 1977 XHS graduate, so this event is near and dear to me—I do hope to make it back there this year!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/9/2023)
MAY 6, 2023, Saturday, Oxford – “…Fritz’s Snack Bar Dust Off Cruise…”… Quoting from the listing we ran across on the coming events page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm) of our friends the CT Seaport Car Club: “…Saturday May 6,2023 Oxford CT… SAVE THE DATE - More information to follow… Fritz's Snack Bar Spring Dust OFF Cruise, 72 Oxford Road (Route 67), Oxford CT 06478 (Oxford / Seymour town line), 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm… Great Food, Give-away's 50/50 Raffle and a Great Time!... Info: Contact Chippy: @ (203)-410-9401…”… More info – Please be sure to check out the “Fritz’s Car Cruise” group page on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1756678554598185 and also the Fritz Bobby Snack Bar Facebook page (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066790323937 … (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/9/2023)
MAY 6, 2023, Saturday, Wallingford – Season opener for “…’The Charter Oak Firebird & Pontiac Club Presents: Saturday Cruise Nights 2023 at Captain Seas Wallingford,’ 4:00pm to 8:00pm, 1st and 3rdSaturdays, at Captain Seas, 905 North Colony Road, Wallingford, CT… 2023 Schedule (no rain dates): 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15, 8/5, 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 10/7, and 10/21… ‘…All Classic, Muscle, & Specialty Cars Welcome! Classic Imports too!...’… Bigger trophies, Bigger raffles, 50/50 drawing, Music and more!... Brought to you by www.charteroakfirebirds.org – club information: Brad 203-467-4482… Charter Oak Firebirds reserves the right to refuse entry to any vehicle or person. No alcohol. No burnouts… No dogs allowed, except service animals…”… webmaster’s note – All of the above information was transcribed from the Official Flyer that Brad Benoit posted today (1/27/2023), on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/brad.benoit.14 ... More info – A day before the flyer was released, Brad also posted the following “sneak peek” info on his FB page: “…Hello Fellow cruisers, We are here to let everyone know that our cruise nights are back on for 2023, We have a new location at Captain Seas restaurant right in Wallingford CT. 905 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492. We welcome all hot rods, muscle cars, street rods, motorcycles. ALL MAKES AND MODELS are welcome to have some fun and a good time and food. As we do the dates will be the first and third Saturdays of the month starting on May 6th. Our cruise times will be 4pm to 8pm and will end in October with our Halloween cruise night at special hours. We will have 50/50 and door prizes along with DJ. I will post the new flyer for this cruise night this week, and we will hand them out. We hope to see you on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays and will keep updating and post as we get closer…”… Even more info – Here’s the Facebook page for Captain Seas of Wallingford (please be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063858660681 … And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/27/2023)
MAY 6-7, 2023, Saturday-Sunday, Colchester – “…’Zagray Farm Museum Spring Show & Swap Meet,’ Colchester, CT… webmaster’s note – We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)
MAY 7, 2023, Sunday, East Hartford – “…Connecticut Street Rod Association Presents the ‘53rdAnniversary Spring Swap Meet,’ Sunday, May 7th, 2023, 6am-3pm, rain or shine, held at Pratt & Whitney Stadium/Rentschler Field, 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118…Hotel info: Go to ‘Hotels, East Hartford’… For more information: Go to WWW.CSRA.ORG or call 203-697-9113; leave message and we will call you back…”… webmaster’s note – Thanks to our friend Melissa from the Fritz’s Car Cruise Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1756678554598185), who posted the flyer from this event within the past day or so, from which all of the above info was transcribed… Even more info – The CSRA also has their own Facebook page (please make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”), online at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082991389531 … Late-breaking even more details – Thanks to our friends at Over The Hill Gang CT (https://www.facebook.com/OverTheHillGangCtOthgct) for posting, just this morning, images of both sides of the above-mentioned flyer on their Facebook page—here’s some more important event info from the other side of the flyer: “…No Saturday setup… Vendor Spaces (vendor spaces are 15x20); vehicles over length or width need additional spots… Cars for sale, trucks & trailers with cars, spectators (kids under 12 free); all prices are subject to change without notice… Directions: Take 84 E or W to Exit 58 (Silver Lane), follow signs to Rentschler Field and/or GPS: 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118…”… And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/24/2023)
MAY 7, 2023, Sunday, Pomfret Center – “…’CTVWA Spring Dust-Off,’ 9:00am to 2:00pm, at Loos & Co. Inc., 16B Mashamoquet Rd., Pomfret Center, CT 06259… Quoting from the official Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/896217188049718), that our friend & CVA Volunteer Jeff McBride posted online just a day or so ago: “…The CVA’s 33rd Annual Spring Dust-off… Address: Loos & Co. junction of Rt.169 & Rt. 101, Pomfret Ct. 06259… From 9am to 3pm… This is an informal, non-judged VW gathering held rain or shine… Dash Plaques to the first 100 cars… Food available at Pizza 101 and Bakers Dozen. Please, no alcohol, loud music, vending or burnouts! For more info: Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvwa.org or jeff@ctvwa.org …” Sounds great!... More info – Be sure to check out (& join!) the CVA’s Facebook group page online at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/275887482483748 - and the main CVA web site also of course, online at: https://www.ctvwa.org/ ... Even more info – Here’s also the “Loos & Co., Inc.” official Facebook page (please be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): https://www.facebook.com/loosco/ … And there you have it!… *2/22/2023 UPDATES – We received an e-mail dated 2/19/2023 from our friend Bill Arute, who’s the President of CVA, with a complete year’s-worth of CVA event listings—we’ll work on getting the rest of them beyond this one, added to the calendar, but we’re just going to add on the applicable paragraph for the 2023 Dust Off from the package that Bill sent us, onto this listing—it reads as follows: “…Sunday May 7, 2023 - The CVA’s 33nd Annual “Spring Dust-off”, Address: Loos & Co. junction of Rt.169 & Rt. 101, Pomfret Ct. 06259 from 9am to 3pm. This is an informal, non-judged VW gathering held rain or shine. Dash Plaques to the first 125 cars. Food available at Pizza 101 and Baker’s Dozen. Please, no alcohol, loud music, vending or burnouts! For more info: Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvwa.org , or Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org …”… And there you have it (once again)!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/5/2023; additional event info added to this listing, per a big 2023 event list received from the organizers, as of 2/22/2023)
MAY 13, 2023, Saturday, Monroe – “…Monroe Street Rodders Present the ‘Special Olympics Car Show’…”… Quoting from the listing we ran across on the coming events page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm) of our friends the CT Seaport Car Club: “…Saturday, May 13, 2023 (Rain date = May 20), Monroe, CT… SAVE THE DATE – More information to follow… Monroe Street Rodders presents ‘Special Olympics Car Show, 8:30 – 3:00… Location: Firemen’s Field, corner Rt 110 and Rt 111, Monroe, CT… Trophies, music, food…”… More info – Please be sure to visit the Monroe Street Rodders Facebook page online at: https://www.facebook.com/MonroeStreetRodders (and be sure to give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there... And from viewing their FB page just now, I noticed additional event details from a late January 2023 post: “…$15, all cars welcome…”… And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/9/2023)
MAY 13, 2023, Saturday, Wilbraham (MASSACHUSETTS) – “…2023 Wilbraham Hill Climb – 4thCommemorative Reenactment – 1908-2023…”… Quoting from the flyer that was recently posted by Walker Eaton on the Connecticut MG Club’s Facebook page (): “…2023 Wilbraham Hill Climb, 4th Commemorative Reenactment, Saturday, May 13th, 2023… Hill climb up Monson Road… Minnechaug High School Car Show… Food trucks, craft vendors, 50/50 giveaway & more… WilbrahamHillClimb.org (Here’s the full hyperlink: https://springfieldtoboston.com/Wilbraham-hill-climb/) …”… webmaster’s note – Make sure to check out that WilbrahamHillClimb.org link for LOTS more details about the event, including a link there for registering your car for the hill climb, and a “more info” contact for this event: Director Jeff DeMarey (CCCA National & Regional Director, VSCCA Member, Collector & Collector Car Insurance Specialist, and Master Judge), 413-531-3991, jeff@stonewallinsurancegroup.com … (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/9/2023)
EVENT CANCELLED FOR 2023 MAY
17, 2023, Wednesday, Guilford –
“The 2023 Lucille Sharp Memorial Cruise, 5-8pm, at Panera Bread, Guilford,
CT”… webmaster’s note – We received a very nice
10/1/2022 e-mail from Lucille Sharp Memorial Cruise Chairman Cathy Stewart--here are
exerpts: "...Hi, Steve, The dates for the next Lucille Sharp Memorial Cruise
are May 17, 2023, with a rain date of May 24, 2023 at Panera Bread in Guilford.
Start time of 5 p.m. and running until 8 p.m... --Cathy..."... Sounds good to us,
Cathy--thanks for the early heads-up for the 2023 event--happy to get it onto our
calendar!... More info - Panera Breat in Guilford's street address is listed as:
1919 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437, and they share their entrance/exit ramp with
the big "Guilford Commons" shopping center, which is sometimes known as the
"Rockpile," and is right by I-95 Exit #57... Thanks again Cathy for keeping us
on the mailing list for these always-great events in memory of Lucille Sharp!…
*3/19/2023 UPDATE - Event has been cancelled for 2023, per info from Rockin'
Richard, who DJs this event... (this event was added to this calendar as
of 10/8/2022; event cancelllation notice incorporated as of 3/19/2023)
MAY 20, 2023, Saturday, Madison – “…Freedom Forever Auto Club Presents: ‘Beach Cruise and Lunch,’ 11:00am-onward, at Hammonasset Beach, 1288 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443… Lunch: 1:15pm, at Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale, 1301 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443… Classic and/or customized vehicles…”… Quoting from the official Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1865825463768946): “…A cruise-in and lunch afterwards at Lenny and Joe's Fish Tale. Lunch is at 1:15 pm. Classic and/or customized vehicles welcome. Please be respectful of the property and to each other and drive safe. No fees except to pay for your own gas and lunch…”… More info – Please be sure to check out the Freedom Forever Auto Club’s official (administrative) Facebook page, online at: https://www.facebook.com/FreedomForeverAutoClub (and be sure to give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there), and also the FFAC’s Facebook group page, online at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1622552494512734... And there you have it!… (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/5/2023)
MAY 20, 2023, Saturday, Enfield – “…’The Car Club New England Presents: The Annual Spring Car Show,’ 9:00am to 2:00pm, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society, 93 Park Avenue, Enfield, CT… Rain date = May 27th… 50/50 raffle, Chinese raffle, Concessions available, $10 per show vehicle…”… More info - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068135566366 (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”)… (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/11/2023)
MAY 20, 2023, Saturday, Simsbury – CVA Presents: ‘…Mitchell Volkswagen’s “Autobahn in the Valley” Gathering, from 10am to 2pm at Mitchell Volkswagen, 416 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, Ct. 06089. This is a free event for all VW’s old and new hosted by Mitchel Volkswagen and the Connecticut Volkswagen Association. For more info go to MitchellVW.com or contact Bill Arute 860-395-9964 bill@ctvwa.org , or Jeff McBride jeff@ctvwa.org …’… webmaster’s note - We received an e-mail dated 2/19/2023 from our friend Bill Arute, who’s the President of CVA, with a complete year’s-worth of CVA event listings, and this was just one of them from that listing that we are pleased to add to our calendar! Thanks again Bill and all of the CVA volunteers and sponsors who make great stuff like this happen!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/22/2023)
MAY 21, 2023, Sunday, New Canaan – Season Opener “Official Pine Street Date” for: “…’Caffeine and Carburetors,’ Presented by Zumbach’s Coffee of New Canaan… 8:00am to 11:00am, at Pine Street in New Canaan, CT 08840…”… We are taking the Caffeine and Carburetors official web site (https://caffeineandcarburetors.com/) as the Official Word on these dates. Beyond the Sunday, May 21st Pine Street date, the two other “Official Dates” for these amazing gatherings are Sunday, September 17th at Pine Street, and Sunday, October 22nd, at Waveny Park, which is also in New Canaan… More info - Following is a description for one of these “big ‘Official’ events” (there are also informal “Lite” ones that happen pretty much throughout the year—I’ll get to those later), that I lifted from a “Cars And Coffee Events” (https://carsandcoffeeevents.com/) dedicated info page for one of the big “Official” events: “…Caffeine & Carburetors is a gathering of automotive enthusiasts. We meet at Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee in New Canaan, CT to enjoy our rides and share them with like-minded gear heads hiding in and around Connecticut and New York. Smaller, informal gatherings occur every Sunday morning throughout the year with 4 larger events in the spring, summer, and fall. This is one of those larger events… We have a tendency to lean toward sports cars, with the occasional Model A or 1920's Rolls Royce, but our emphasis is on foreign sports cars. We enjoy all vehicles and there are no sponsorships or awards… Doug Zumbach began hosting these gatherings in 1995. These Sundays start around 8 am to gather and enjoy a cup of coffee followed by a leisurely drive through the countryside… Caffeine and Carburetors is a way to indulge the gear head in all of us… Being a gathering and not a juried event, there is no registration, and events are free for all… The event officially starts at 8:00 am, but if you’re showing your car, plan on getting there at the crack of dawn to get a good parking space….”…And now let’s get to the “Lite” info, as promised - Now what about these Caffeine and Carburetors “Lite” events, that happen on Sunday mornings throughout the year? I will quote from another Cars And Coffee Events info page, that describes these much more informal happenings: “…Caffeine & Carburetors is a gathering of automotive enthusiasts. We meet at Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee in New Canaan, CT to enjoy our rides and share them with like-minded gear heads hiding in and around Connecticut and New York. Smaller, informal gatherings occur every Sunday morning throughout the year with 4 larger events in the spring, summer, and fall… We have a tendency to lean toward sports cars, with the occasional Model A or 1920's Rolls Royce, but our emphasis is on foreign sports cars. We enjoy all vehicles and there are no sponsorships or awards… Doug Zumbach began hosting these gatherings in 1995. These Sundays start around 8 am to gather and enjoy a cup of coffee followed by a leisurely drive through the countryside… Caffeine and Carburetors is a way to indulge the gear head in all of us… Being a gathering and not a juried event, there is no registration, and events are free for all…”… And there you have it!... One more bit of info - Don’t forget to check out the Caffeine & Carburetors Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there), online at: https://www.facebook.com/CaffeineandCarburetors ... ... OH! for Shoreliners - If you’re from the central CT Shoreline area, our friend Joe from Northeast Porsche Owners (https://www.facebook.com/northeastporscheowners) organizes drives from our area down to Caffeine & Carburetors in New Canaan occasionally—drop him a line for more info: northeastporscheowners@gmail.com… Ok, I think we may have finally covered everything!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/10/2023)
MAY 21, 2023, Sunday, Stratford – “Port 5 Naval Veterans Presents ‘The Annual Boothe Park Antique & Classic Car Show’, Opening Day Sunday, 9am-4pm, at Boothe Memorial Park & Museum, 5744 Main Street Putney, Stratford, CT…”… Quoting from the listing appearing on the coming events page of our friends the CT Seaport Car Club (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm): “…The Annual Boothe Park Antique & Classic Car Show, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm $15.00 entry fee, All Cars welcome No Cut Off Year… Location: Boothe Memorial Park 5744 Main St Putney section of Stratford CT…”… FLYER LINK: https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyer2023/Boothe%20Flyer%202023%208-5%20x%2011-JPEG.jpg … *1/18/2023 IMPORTANT UPDATES & ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT EVENT INMFORMATION – Quoting from the e-mail we received yesterday (dated 1/17/2023; subject line: “12th Annual Boothe Memorial Park Antique & Classic Car Show”) from Gwen Ackley (bluesbird@sbcglobal.net) of the Port Give Ladies Auxiliary and the Friends of Boothe Memorial Park and Museum: “…Dear car friend at Shoreline Antique Auto Connection, Thank you for already having put in the Boothe Car Show in your events listings... Just wanted to let you know that the flyer and event listing text has been recently updated to include that there will be 10 Ring Awards in addition to the special awards and field trophies. Attached and below is the Word file, along with the flyer… Thank you again for all the postings that you have done for this car event. Each year more veteran groups and local charities benefit from the proceeds as the show gets better every year… Many thanks, Gwen Ackley, Volunteer: Port Five Ladies Auxiliary, Friends of Boothe Memorial Park and Museum…”… The OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE that Gwen attached was as follows: “…12th Annual Boothe Memorial Park Antique & Classic Car Show, 5744 Main Street Putney, Stratford, CT 06614, Sunday - May 21, 2023, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM… Beautiful Park setting car show presented by the Port 5 Naval Veterans of Bridgeport, CT. This is an Official Connecticut Cruise News Ring Event with 10 Rings to be awarded as well as many Special Awards and Field Trophies… Proceeds benefit many veteran and community charities. A short list is: Fidelco Guide Dogs, Homes for the Brave, the Men’s and Women’s Homeless Shelter, the Veteran’s Food Pantry, West Haven Veterans Hospital, CT Burns Camp Foundation and the Seymour Lions Club… Dash Plaques - Goodie Bags - Food - Music - Flag Raising Ceremony to honor all veterans… $15 per show vehicle - no cut-off year!... The Ladies Auxiliary will have a bake sale and a large selection of raffle baskets with fabulous prizes. Food sold will include egg sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, and other hot sandwiches… The Park has many free events from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Features blacksmithing, model trains, art show, rose garden, live music, demonstrations and tours of historic buildings. Photos from previous shows can be viewed at ctseaportcarclub.com … General admission free to the public. Fun for the entire family!... For info: Call John Buehler 203-650-2009 or email jbuehler305@att.net … www.portfiveusa.com/carshow …”… webmaster’s note - Thanks Gwen! We looked thru the two big collections of photos from last year’s shows, and were VERY impressed! For readers, here are the direct links to the two photo collections from the 2022 version of this OUTSTANDING car show, that benefits so many WONDERFUL causes: Photo collection #1 = https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/02022Shows/Boothepark/Boothepark.htm ... Photo collection #2 = https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/02022Shows/BootheParkMM5-15-22/Boothepark2.htm ... And a couple more useful links/great ways to help support this event & its good causes, FYI – Trophy Sponsor Form = https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyer2023/Port5Trophy%20sponsorship%20form.pdf … Ad book sponsor form = https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyer2023/port%205addbook-1.pdf … And there you have it! Thanks again Gwen for passing along the additional & updated info!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/8/2022; significant additional info and several useful links were added to this listing as of 1/18/2023)
MAY 21, 2023, Sunday, Wethersfield – “…’Over The Hill Gang, Eastern Chapter Presents: Wethersfield Spring Car Show,’ 10:00am to 2:00pm, at Webb School, 51 Willow Street, Wethersfield, CT… Rain date = May 28th…”… More info - https://www.facebook.com/overthehillgangec (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”)… webmaster’s note – We thank our friend Rick Stevenson (rgsteven1@att.net) for sending along the flyer from which all of the above info was transcribed—thanks again Rick!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/11/2023)
MAY 26-29, 2023, Friday-Monday, Lime Rock Park, Lakeville – “…’Lime Rock Park Memorial Day Classic’…”… A weekend-long schedule of events, at Lime Rock Park, 60 White Hollow Road, Lakeville, CT 06039… webmaster’s note - See the “Memorial Day Classic” web page at the LRP web site (https://limerock.com/events/memorial-day-classic/) for details; I’m just going to list a few highlights… Friday 5/26 = Practice and qualifying rounds… Saturday 5/27 = Trans Am TA2 Race and SVRA Races… Sunday 5/28 = Royals Garage Car Show, CT Craft Beer Grand Prix (a craft beer competition—not a race, per se)… Monday 5/29 = Trans Am Feature Race and SVRA and International GT Races… “Hagerty/Cars & Caffeine @ 2023 Trans Am Memorial Day Classic” - I also noticed some information & sign-up forms for the Sunday 5/28 car show at another “Speed Tour” web site (here’s the address: https://speedtour.net/st/?lib=product&pid=665&cat=11 and/or the main Speed Tour Car Shows page and scroll to “2023 Memorial Day Classic” to find the link for “Car Show Registration” - https://speedtour.net/car-shows/), which it appears you can pre-register your car for the Sunday car show, @ $55, which reportedly includes: “…2 Weekend passes (Sunday-Monday), VIP Parking, and Touring Laps in your show car…”… So there you have it! A lot of stuff is going to be going on at LRP over Memorial Day Weekend for sure—including the Sunday car show! (no racing on Sundays)… (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/20/2022)
JUNE 2-4, 2023, Friday-Sunday, Greenwich – “…’Greenwich Concours d’Elegance’… Quoting from the official web site (https://www.greenwichconcours.com/): “…Fueling car culture: Saturday’s Cars & Community showcased 125 vehicles, including some of the gnarliest from the ‘80s and ‘90s at RADwood and the car world’s quirkiest at Concours d’Lemons. Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance celebrated 140 world-class vehicles. 57 judges from across the globe selected a Vignale-bodied 1948 Packard Convertible Victoria as Best of Show… Saving driving for future generations: More than 600 future drivers participated in the Kids Zone, zipping through the racing simulators and designing their own key chains. On Sunday, 15 Youth Judges enjoyed their Concours d’Elegance talking with car owners, learning about automotive history and even handing out awards to their favorite vehicles. Over 240 drivers got behind the wheel of a classic at the Hagerty Ride and Drive, including a 1970 Dodge Challenger, 1971 Ford Bronco, 1960 Plymouth Fury and a 1963 Lincoln Continental… Making a positive impact: Continuing a long tradition of fueling our communities, Hagerty pledged $15,000 to local community partners. A gift to the Greenwich Boys & Girls Club will provide summer program scholarships for local students, and contributions to the Greenwich Parks and Recreation will help underwrite their Summer Concert Series. Refillable water bottle stations provided by YETI reduced waste and environmental impact, dispensing the equivalent of 700 plastic bottles over the weekend. In a pilot program, the Concours distributed thousands of copies of the 2022 program electronically and sold a limited number of printed versions, with 100% of gross sales donated to the Greenwich Boys and Girls Club and Greenwich Parks and Recreation…”… Facebook page (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): https://www.facebook.com/GreenwichConcours/ … (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/8/2022)
JUNE 3, 2023, Saturday, Monroe – “…’Barnum Festival Car Show & Food Truck Festival’… Save The Date – More information to follow… 9:00am to 3:00pm, at 1545 Monroe Turnpike (old Stevenson Lumber), Monroe, CT 06468… Information: Greg Gnandt 203-610-4344, http://barnumfestival.org ,Barnumfestivalcarshow@yahoo.com …”… webmaster’s note – Thanks to our friends the CT Seaport Car Club for listing this event on their coming events page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm), which is where we saw it… More info - Please also be sure to check out the dedicated car show page at the Barnum Festival web site (looks like more info will show up there at some point—not too much as of early December 2022, however…): https://barnumfestival.org/events/barnum-festival-car-show/ … (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/8/2022)
JUNE 4, 2023, Sunday, Southington – “…’The Funkyard Family 1st Annual Car Show’… 9am-6pm, at The Southington Drive-In, 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington, CT…”… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/569652055071041/): “…All cars makes are welcome!... Cash payment is at the door no presale tickets… $35 show cars with early bird swag bags at the door early bird bag giveaway stops at 10am… $50 VIP cars with swag bags at the door… $100 VENDORS six cars + 10x20 or 10x10 tent must have weights, vendors have the option to pay before the show. All vendors show up at 7am for set up… All spectators are free… Gas, food, hotels are nearby… Restaurant and fast food are nearby also… SHOW RULES: No burnouts, no two step, no touching cars in show… All kids are to be supervised at all times…”… And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/11/2023)
JUNE 4, 2023, Sunday, Waterford – “…The CT MG Club Presents ‘The 35th Annual British By The Sea Gathering,’ 10am to 4pm, at Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford, CT… For 2023 we are celebrating the 100-year anniversary of MG. Our Marque of the Year will be Early MGs through 1955… Please join us on June 4th, 2023, along with more than 350 other British cars, trucks, and motorcycles, for a fun event. Our display field will be set up for 32+ classes… Visit www.ctmgclub.com and clock on the British By The Sea tab for more info, pictures, and aerial video…”… Contact info – Steve or Annie, MGTD52@comcast.net or 860-693-4249…”… webmaster’s note – All of the above info (and there’s much more!) came from a comprehensive info page located online at: http://www.ctmgclub.com/BBTS.html ... Even more info – Please be sure to visit the CT MG Club’s official Facebook page online at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2546961535518212 ... And here’s the official BBTS 2023 Facebook event page, that you could also check out: https://www.facebook.com/events/1655966904758927 ... And here’s also a Facebook group page dedicated to BBTS enthusiasts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/728100234023484 ... And there you have it!… (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/30/2022)
JUNE 4, 2023, Sunday, Guilford – “…Club Corvette of Connecticut Presents ‘The 28th Corvette Show & Swap Meet – At Moroso Performance Products of Guilford – Benefiting The Ronald McDonald House’…”… Location: Moroso Performance Products, Guilford, CT, Exit 59 (Goose Lane) off of I-95… The dedicated event info page at the club web site (https://www.clubcorvettect.com/club-corvette-of-connecticut-annual-corvette-show-swap-june-4-2023/) indicates “Rain date to be announced,” however, I was looking at the January newsletter (https://www.clubcorvettect.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/01_23_Guest_Newsletter.pdf) and on page 18, a rain date of 6/11 (also a Sunday) is indicated… Contacts: Ed Karedes 203-271-3060, Dennis Krajewski 203-481-9439…”… More info – Please also be sure to check out the Club Corvette of Connecticut Facebook page (and make sure to give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/ClubCorvetteOfConnecticut/ ... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/15/2023)
JUNE 10, 2023, Saturday, Guilford – “The 2023 Paul Dostie Kares Foundation Car Show,” 9am to 1pm, at the Guilford Fairgrounds… webmaster’s note – This is an early heads-up/calendar marker for this event, with details to follow, per a late October 2022 e-mail from our friend Bill Raccio (racciobill62@gmail.com). Thanks for the info, Bill, and we’ll beef up this listing as info becomes available!... *1/25/2023 UPDATES: UPDATED EVENT INFO PER OFFICIAL FLYER JUST RELEASED – Quoting from the copy of the official flyer that our friend, co-organizer Bill Raccio (wraccio@outlook.com) just forwarded to us via the Facebook system: “…Paul Dostie KARE Foundation Car Show, Sunday, June 10th, 2023, 9am to 1pm… $10 per car, $5 spectator donation (children under 12 free)… Dash plaques, 50/50 raffle, music & food, goody bags… At The Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Lane, Guilford, CT… ‘…All funds collected from the car show will be donated to The Paul Dostie KARE Foundation. The mission for the Foundation is to provide funds to help support travel and medical expenses for individuals faced with life threatening illnesses and to also help young adults entering the trades. For more information: PAULDOSTIEKAREFUND.ORG (https://www.pauldostiekarefund.org/) …’… For more information on the car show please contact Bill Raccio at wraccio@outlook.com or Nikki Travaglino at nikkit@wpsir.com …”… And there you have it! Can’t think of a better car show to attend and/or a better cause to support! God bless Bill, Nikki, and everyone involved with making this event a reality!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/26/2022; lots of updated event details added to this listing as of 1/25/2023)
JUNE 10, 2023, Saturday, Chester – “…’The COMVEC 46th Annual CT Military Vehicle Show & Flea Market,’ 8am to 4pm, at the Chester Fairgrounds, 11 Kirtland Terrace, Chester, CT 06412… Antique military vehicles, flea market, military displays, food on site… Admission: $5 adults, children under 10 free… Vendor & general info: Andrea 860-324-7328… No pets, no firearms, no alcohol… COMVEC is a 501-C-3 non-profit organization, and MPVA Affiliate… Vendor overnight camping available… Find us on Facebook: COMVEC…”… webmaster’s note – this info was transcribed from a flyer that was posted online within the last couple of days on the Facebook system, by “Comvec - Connecticut Military Vehicle Collectors Club” (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100032396662086 – make sure you visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there!). They also have a web site: http://www.comvec.org/ … And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/24/2023)
JUNE 10, 2023, Saturday, Bedford (NEW YORK) – “…’The PCA Zone 1 Concours,’ at the Malcolm Pray Achievement Center in Bedford, New York… Save the Date!... Mark your calendars for the weekend of June 10th, 2023, for the Zone 1 Concours Weekend, honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Porsche Company, and the first 356… This year the Concours will be hosted by the Metro New York Region at the Malcolm Pray Achievement Center in Bedford, New York… Come join fellow PCA’ers from around the Zone as we celebrate 75 years of the marque with a concours and tour… Concours will follow PCA rules and classes with full, street, and display only for select models. For questions and to volunteer to help, please contact Paul Celentano, Vice President and Concours Chair by e-mail at Pcelenta@yahoo.com or by phone at 516-297-5356…”… webmaster’s note – Thanks to our local fellow Porsche driving friend Joe from Northeastporscheowners (northeastporscheowners@gmail.com) for passing along the flyer from which all of the above info was transcribed, just within the past day or so. Joe had shared the flyer to the “Shoreline Tubs – Connecticut” Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/813252165759532), along with the following notes: “…FYI... Porsche Club of America (https://www.pca.org/), Zone 1 Porsche Club of America (https://www.zone1.pca.org/) event hosted by our friends at Metro NY PCA (https://metronypca.org/) are sponsoring a PCA member concours celebrating the 75th anniversary of Porsche and the first Porsche 356 at the Malcolm Pray Achievement Center (https://www.prayachievementcenter.org/), in Bedford NY on June 10th, 2023... Should be an amazing event, looking forward to seeing some special Porsches …”… Sounds awesome, Joe! Joe also added the following note: “…I’m working with the concours coordinator—please let me know if anyone has an questions on the event… Thanks, Joe…”… Joe’s e-mail once again is: northeastporscheowners@gmail.com … Thanks again Joe for the heads-up and info!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/24/2023)
JUNE 14, 2023, Wednesday, Middletown – “…’Over The Hill Gang, Eastern Chapter Presents: Middletown Main Street Cruise,’ actually on Main Street, 4:30pm to 8:00pm, Middletown, CT… Rain date = June 21st…”… More info - https://www.facebook.com/overthehillgangec (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”)… webmaster’s note – We thank our friend Rick Stevenson (rgsteven1@att.net) for sending along the flyer from which all of the above info was transcribed—thanks again Rick!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/11/2023)
JUNE 17, 2023, Saturday, Meriden – Season opener for “…Class Act Auto Wash Presents ‘The AMCC Cruise Nights,’ starting at 5:00pm, at Class Act Auto Wash, 1275 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450…”… Thanks to our friend Rob Lorenzo (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005302698530) forwarding the flyer for the “new” AMCC crew’s plans for 2023 Cruise Nights at Class Act Auto Wash in Meriden. Quoting from Rob’s Facebook post dated 1/24/2023: “…Thanks to the new AMCC crew, Garret Gassman, Dylan Rozza, Tyler Abele, AMCC cruise nights will be on once a month starting in June. More dates TBD. Whoop Whoop!!!...”… Sounds good to us! Initial list of dates, per the flyer attached to Rob’s post, are as follows: June 17th, with rain date of June 24th… July 15th, with rain date of July 22nd… and August 19th, with rain date of August 26th… And there you have it! Thanks again Rob and the new AMCC crew for making it happen!..’ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/25/2023)
JUNE 18, 2023, Sunday, Terryville – CVA Presents: ‘…30th Annual “Bug-A-Fair” will be held at the Terryville Fairgrounds, Town Hill Road on Father’s day from 9am to 3pm. 40 Show Car classes with 1st-3rd Place awards for both aircooled and watercooled VWs plus Special Choice awards and Best of Show trophies totaling over 140 awards! Car registration opens at 9am, judging starts at 12 noon and awards at 3pm. The show also has a huge swap meet with over 75 vendors selling used and new VW items. Food all day Sunday provided by the Terryville Lions Club. Camping Saturday night for those who want to get a jump on the festivities. All proceeds go to the Terryville Lions Club. Directions: Route 6 Scott Road in Terryville, Ct. then two miles to Terryville Fairgrounds, 171 Town Hill Rd. For more info go to www.ctvwa.org or contact: Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvwa.org , or Jeff McBride jeff@ctvwa.org …’… webmaster's note - We received an e-mail dated 2/19/2023 from our friend Bill Arute, who’s the President of CVA, with a complete year’s-worth of CVA event listings, and this was just one of them from that listing that we are pleased to add to our calendar! Thanks again Bill and all of the CVA volunteers and sponsors who make great stuff like this happen!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/22/2023)
JUNE 19, 2023, Monday, Location To Be Determined* – “…Connecticut Street Rod Association’s ‘Connecticut Dragway Reunion’…”… (* = And we will of course be updating this listing with more info as it becomes available)… Quoting from the listing that we saw on the CSRA web site’s coming events page (https://csra.org/pages/events_list.php): “…Connecticut Dragway Reunion, 06/19/2023… We will be holding the Connecticut Dragway Reunion this year at (" information concerning it's location will be published soon"). This is just a heads up for those people asking about it… The Connecticut Street Rod Association presents another night to remember. The Connecticut Dragway Reunion will be held on June 19th, 2023 at the "??????????????"… Rain Date will be June 20th, 2023… More information contact:______…”… And there you have it (for now)... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/17/2023)
JUNE 23-24, 2023, Friday-Saturday, Thompson – “The VSCCA 10th Thompson Vintage Motorsports Festival,” at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, 205 E. Thompson Road, Thompson, CT 06277… INFO: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/vscca-10th-thompson-vintage-motorsports-festival-speedway-park-679838 ... webmaster’s note – Not a spectator event, per se, although I got there for “Test Day,” on Thursday a couple of years ago, when I was meeting up with one of the racers from out of state, to purchase some used Formula Vee parts. He set me up with instructions of what to say to the people at the entrance gate, so that I was actually able to drive in, and drive virtually right up to his pit space (I was buying a set of four used wheels, so it was definitely advantageous to have my car within close walking distance). I had a FANTASTIC time visiting this event, as I had never even been to Thompson Speedway ever in my life, and not only did a get to meet a super-nice fellow (& his daughter who was going to be driving their Formula Vee in the weekend races), get a “guided tour” of many of the technical features of their FV racer (it’s an understatement that I have a MUCH greater appreciation for what goes into Formula Vees!), PLUS, with practice going on while I was there, I got to “drink in” (the sights & sounds were positively intoxicating!) a whole bunch of cool old racecars driving at speed on the track (including this fellow’s daughter, who was heading out for practice, while I was there—their car looked great on the track, and she was one smooth race driver, carving those corners!). Anyway, from that experience, I figured it was worth at least getting this event onto the calendar once again for this year... Even more info – Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on Facebook (be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”): https://www.facebook.com/ThompsonSpeedwayMotorsportsPark/ - and also VSCCA on Facebook is online at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VSCCA ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/12/2023)
JUNE 24, 2023, Saturday, Terryville – “…Ray Benson and Rumblers Nomads present the ‘20th Annual Rumble In The Country,’ 10am-5pm, at Terryville Fairgrounds, 171 Town Hill Road, Terryville, CT 06786… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/719882739637212/): “…20thAnnual show, featuring Traditional Hot Rods, Kustoms, Gassers, and Race Cars, Vintage Bikes and Choppers. New indoor show area. Bands, Food, Swap Meet area…”… More info – Please also be sure to visit the “Rumblers Nomads – Rumble In The Country” Facebook group page online at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1857066721013225 ... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/27/2023)
JUNE 25, 2023, Sunday, Shelton – “…13th Annual Ross Jenacaro Antique & Classic Car Show to Benefit the Arthur C. Luf Childrens Burn Camp,’ at 4 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT… Rain date is Sunday, July 9th… Gates open at 8:00am, and the show is still $10 entry!... webmaster’s note – Thanks to our friend Joseph Perna for posting this on his Round Town Cruisers Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/round.cruisers) within the last day or so (original announcement, plus information about the gates opening time and car show entry fee, in response to questions)—we are very happy to help spread the word about this wonderful event, that benefits such a wonderful cause… (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/24/2023)
JUNE 25, 2023, Sunday, Berlin – “…’Summer Knights Car Show’… 9am-2pm, at Berlin Fairgrounds, 410 Beckley Road, Berlin, CT 06037…”… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1785439995164417): “…Come join us for our annual car show June 25th, starting at 9:00 am… The venue is the Berlin Fair, Berlin Connecticut… Special Guests: Wayne Carini of Chasing Classic Cars and AJ from 99.1 PLR`s Chaz and A J… Trophies (30), Dash Plaques for the first 100 cars, Food Trucks, Raffles… Lots of room for your Hot Rod Club parking!... $10.00 car, $5.00 spectators, Military ALWAYS FREE with ID…”… And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/11/2023)
JUNE 25, 2023, Sunday, Brooklyn – “…’ATHS Brooklyn Show & Swap Meet,’ Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Brooklyn, CT… webmaster’s note – We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)
JULY 9, 2023, Sunday, Marlborough – “…Freedom Forever Auto Club Presents: ’The Car Show Luau,’ 11am to 3:30pm, at The Farm At Carter Hill, 86 E. Hampton Road, Marlborough, CT… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/3454200004906523): “…CT's first Luau Car Show! More details to come in the near future… Cars must be 1990 or older, if newer they MUST be customized (not stock)… Spectators and Show Vehicles - $10 per car… We will have food, drinks, music, raffles including a 50/50, door prizes, (hoping to book hula dancers). Trophies for the top vehicles including spectator voting for some categories. Tropical attire is encouraged, and there will be an award for best Luau set up show vehicle! Funds raised from the show go towards the club's event hosting costs and basic necessities to put on more events… Please no outside food/drink, burnouts, racing or illegal substances. We want to keep having events here…”… More info – Please be sure to visit the Freedom Forever Auto Cub’s administrative Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/FreedomForeverAutoClub - and be sure to give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there), and also The Farm At Carter Hill’s Facebook page (who provide the venue for so many cool, “country style” car events throughout the season - https://www.facebook.com/farmlifeonrt66 - so make sure you give them a “Like” also while visiting!)… (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/24/2023)
JULY 9, 2023, Sunday, Berlin – “…’Over The Hill Gang, Eastern Chapter Presents: American Legion Post 68 Car Show,’ 10:00am to 2:00pm, at American Legion Post, 154 Porters Pass, Berlin, CT 06037… Rain date = July 16th…”… More info - https://www.facebook.com/overthehillgangec (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”)… webmaster’s note – We thank our friend Rick Stevenson (rgsteven1@att.net) for sending along the flyer from which all of the above info was transcribed—thanks again Rick!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/11/2023)
JULY 10, 2023, Monday, North Haven – ‘…The CVA’s “VW Night” at the Doo Wop Cruisers, from 5pm to dark, in North Haven CT, at the Washington Commons, intersection of Washington Avenue and Rt. 5. This event is open to all Volkswagens. DJ all night, food and ice cream available for purchase in the commons. Cruise contingent on weather. For more information contact Bill Arute 860-395-9964, bill@ctvwa.org , or Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org …’… webmaster’s note - We received an e-mail dated 2/19/2023 from our friend Bill Arute, who’s the President of CVA, with a complete year’s-worth of CVA event listings, and this was just one of them from that listing that we are pleased to add to our calendar! Thanks again Bill and all of the CVA volunteers and sponsors who make great stuff like this happen!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/22/2023)
JULY 12-15, 2023, Wednesday-Saturday, Warwick (RHODE ISLAND) – “…’SPAAMFAA 2023 Summer National Conference’ – Presented by the Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus Society, July 12-15, Warwick, Rhode Island… Host hotel = Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport), 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886--now booking rooms!... Thanks to our local firetruck driving friend John Kuzminski, who sent this event info along to us (postmarked 6 February 2023), along with the copy of a FLYER about the event with a lot of useful hotel info—following is a CLICKABLE LINK to a copy of John’s flyer that we uploaded to our server: http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/SPAAMFAA2023SummerNationalConfInfoFromJohnKuz.jpg … John also noted that this event is for Emergency Vehicles only… John says go to SPAAMFAA.com for more info, and/or call him at 860-663-1457. Thanks again John! … (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/26/2023)
JULY 15, 2023, Saturday, Plainfield – “…Street Intuition Car Club Presents ‘Cars & Cones at Hank’s Dairy Bar, Plainfield’… There are two dates (per the flyer that Joel S. Sylvester posted a day or two ago to the Connecticut Car Meets Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/567180733365809): Sunday, April 16th, 4:00pm - 8:30pm, and Saturday, July 15th, 4:00pm - 8:30pm… Hanks Dairy Bar, 1006 Norwich Road, Plainfield, CT 06374… No revving, no burnouts, no loud music… Joel’s note that accompanied the flyer read: “…Join us for some great fun with the Street Intuition Car Club at Hank’s Dairy Bar. A great local rock band (Roc-kin-on) will be playing…”… Sounds great!... More info – Make sure to visit the Hank’s Dairy Bar of Plainfield Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/hanksdairybar ... And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/15/2023)
JULY 15, 2023, Saturday, Eastford – ‘…The CVA’s 10th Annual “Frog Rock” Gathering, from Noon till 3pm, Address: 212 Pomfret Rd (Rt. 44) Eastford, CT 06242. A social event for all VW’s. Burgers, Hot Dogs, Seafood and Ice Cream available at the food stand. Next we head down the road to the Tri State Cruiser’s Saturday night cruise from 3 till dark at the junction of Rt.169 and Rt. 101, Pomfret Center. For more info please call: Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvwa.org , or Brent St Louis brent@ctvwa.org …’… webmaster’s note - We received an e-mail dated 2/19/2023 from our friend Bill Arute, who’s the President of CVA, with a complete year’s-worth of CVA event listings, and this was just one of them from that listing that we are pleased to add to our calendar! Thanks again Bill and all of the CVA volunteers and sponsors who make great stuff like this happen!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/22/2023)
JULY 15-16, 2023, Saturday-Sunday, Colchester – “…’Zagray Farm Museum Summer Show & Swap Meet,’ Colchester, CT… webmaster’s note – We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)
JULY 21-23, 2023, Friday-Sunday, New Milford – “…The RPM Agency Presents ‘Colonial Concours d’Elegance’ at Candlelight Farms, New Milford…”… Quoting from the Press Release dated 1/26/2023 that we received via e-mail (subject line: “Colonial Concours and Roxbury Concours”) from Kara C. Kenney at The RPM Agency – Racing & Motorsports Marketing (kara@therpmagency.com): “…Hi there! I wanted to reach out to you rand give you an update on the Colonial Concours d' Elegance and the many other activities we have set for 2023… The Colonial launched in 2021 at Hawk Ridge Winery in Watertown, CT. The event was an enormous success with 4,000 attendees and 300 plus cars in the competition. 2022 was an even greater success, operating our full weekend-long schedule, and hosted at our new home of Candlelight Farms. Set in scenic New Milford, Litchfield County, CT, the Colonial is perfectly located between New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island… Each year the Colonial Concours d' Elegance features an array of beautiful cars on display, live entertainment, VIP Hospitality, celebrity guest judges, a silent auction, an awards ceremony and two VIP dinners… July 21 through 23, 2023 is set to be a spectacular celebration and we hope you can join us!... In addition, we are proud to announce the 1st Annual Roxbury Concours d' Elegance. We are excited to be working with the beautiful town of Roxbury to launch this incredible annual event focused around the world’s most incredible automobiles!.. September 8 through the 10, 2023 will mark the first Roxbury Concours, and we hope you will join us. The RPM Agency is no stranger to producing superior events, and the Roxbury will be no different!... Special seminars and talks will also be included in the weekend calendar such as “The Evolution of the Electric Automobile” and the ”Art of Master Design”. Special competitive classes will include “30 Under 30”, to attract the next generation of collectors and enthusiasts…. I have attached a summary of the events and also a list of other car events we are putting on this year! Hope to see you there!... Hope you are doing great!...”… More details – We also found a nicely distilled listing of the weekend’s Colonial Concours events for each of the days, July 21st thru 23rd, at Candlelight Farms in New Milford, courtesy our friends the CT Seaport Car Club, who have the event posted on their coming events page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm), which is as follows: “…Friday – Sunday, July 21 – 23, New Milford CT… The Colonial Concours d’Elegance… Location: Candlelight Farms, New Milford, CT… Friday, July 21st, 2023: Kick-off Corral Party at Woodbury Brewery @ 1 PM; Rally Through Litchfield @ 3 PM; Welcoming Reception - Candlelight Farms, New Milford, CT@ 5 PM… Saturday, July 22nd, 2023: Press Welcome 8 AM; Gates Open 10 AM; Opening Ceremony 10 AM Car Corral Car Clubs; Wine Tastings and Pairing, Celebrity Judges, All Day Entertainment; Silent Auction 3 PM, Concours Judging Awards Ceremony 4 PM; VIP Dinner 5 PM… Sunday, July 23rd, 2023: Gates Open 10 AM Auction; 30 Under 30 Competition; Hot Rod Challenge; Car Corral Car Clubs; Sunday Afternoon Swing Band Awards Ceremony 3 PM; VIP BBQ 5 PM… Information Visit their website at https://colonialconcours.com/ , E-mail kara@colonialconcours.com , Call (646) 924-8895…”… Wow, and there you have it! Sounds fantastic!... webmaster’s note – If you’d like me to forward a copy of the super-comprehensive, multi-page PDF document all about the Colonial Concours (and/or another very comprehensive one covering the 9/8-9/10 Roxbury Concours), please drop me an e-mail (CommonGear@aol.com), and I’ll be glad to forward it to you! Thanks again Kara for keeping us on the mailing list for these fantastic-sounding events!... Just a bit more info FYI – The street address for Candlelight Farms is: 214 Candlewood Mountain Road, New Milford, CT 06776, web site: https://www.candlelightfarmsinn.com/… (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/14/2023)
JULY 21-23, 2023, Friday-Sunday, Beverly (MASSACHUSETTS) – “…2023 Misselwood Concours d’Elegance, featuring Bugatti, Cars of the Colorado Grand, Japanese Classics, and the Porsche 356! (webmaster’s note – Underlining there by yours truly!), at Endicott College, 407 Hale Street Beverly, MA 01915…”… Quoting from the Misselwood Concours info page (https://www.misselwood.com/concours-delegance): “…The Misselwood Concours d'Elegance is one of the most scenic and fun concours shows in the country. Since 2010, the Misselwood Estate has become home to an annual display of stunning automobiles and motorcycles from across the country. Motoring enthusiasts are left speechless by the spectacular oceanfront setting, with it's well manicured grounds and gorgeous views. Misselwood is an intimate show with no barriers between you and the cars, where you are sure to see an eclectic mix of rare, historic cars and motorcycles. All proceeds from the Misselwood Concours weekend go directly to support Endicott College student scholarships. The show has raised over $200,000 in support of Endicott students…”… More info – Please be sure to view the official Facebook page of the Misselwood Concours (& give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/MisselwoodConcours and there’s also a Facebook event page for the 2023 event (the Concours itself is listed for Sunday, July 23rd, 8:30am to 3:30pm, and so presumably there’s other stuff going on for Friday and Saturday of Misselwood Concours Weekend) that you should also check out, online at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1154312551866853/ … And there you have it!… (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/30/2022)
JULY 22, 2023, Saturday, Madison – “The 2023 Ted Aub Memorial Car Show,” 9am to 1pm, at the Madison Green. Rain date = July 29th (also a Saturday)… webmaster’s note – This is an early heads-up/calendar marker for this event, with details to follow, per a late October 2022 e-mail from our friend Bill Raccio (racciobill62@gmail.com). Thanks for the info, Bill, and we’ll beef up this listing as info becomes available!... *1/11/2023 UPDATE – OFFICIAL FLYER RECEIVED FROM CHAIRMAN BILL: Thanks Bill Raccio for getting us a copy of the official flyer as of yesterday! This guy’s getting his July event flyer finalized and out for circulation in January! Wish all car show organizers could be as organized and on top of things! I will transcribe the flyer words here, and then follow up with an active hyperlink to the flyer itself, a copy of which we uploaded to our server this morning: “…,Ted Aub Memorial Car Show – In Association with Take A Vet Fishing’… Saturday, July 22nd, 2023, 9am to 1pm, Madison Town Green, 26 Meeting House Lane, Madison, CT… Rain date = July 29th, 2023 (webmaster’s note – That is also a Saturday)… Show cars $10 entry… Goodie bags (first 150)… Trophies and raffle… Music and food… Free spectator admission… Proceeds benefit Veterans Events and Organizations… Contact Bill Raccio for Sponsorships & More info: wraccio@outlook.com … Please follow all COVID guidelines in effect at the time of the show…”… LINK TO COPY OF UPLOADED FLYER: http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/22July2023TedAubShowFlyer.jpg ... And there you have it! Thanks again to our buddy, the tireless Bill Raccio, for keeping us on the mailing list for important Ted Aub Show updates & info! We are more than happy to help spread the word about this great event, honoring a great man, and benefiting great causes! So great to see Branford’s “Take A Vet Fishing” having a tie-in with this year’s Ted Aub Show too! Please be sure to visit their Facebook page, and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there! https://www.facebook.com/TakeAVetFishing ... Thanks again Bill and TAVF!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/26/2022; important updates and link to the official flyer added to this listing as of 1/11/2023)
JULY 22, 2023, Saturday, Kent – “…’CT Antique Machinery Association Summer Show,’ Kent, CT… webmaster’s note – We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)
JULY 23, 2023, Sunday, Shelton – “…SAVE THE DATE – More Details To Follow… Pine Rock Park Fire House Presents ‘The 4th Annual Car & Truck Show’… Show benefits the Pine Rock Park Fire House… Location: 4 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT…”… webmaster’s note – We ran across this event listing on the Coming Events page of our friends the CT Seaport Car Club (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm), and are adding it here as a place holder. What a wonderful organization that this car show benefits—we are more than happy to help pass the word along!... *2/27/2023 MORE EVENT INFO – PER A FLYER THAT THE ORGANIZERS RELEASED – Our friend Matthew Dickervitz posted a flyer for this event at his Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/matthew.dickervitz) in mid-February; let me see if I can go thru and transcribe the info from it: “…4th Annual Pine Rock Fire Co. 4 Car and Truck Show, Scinto Towers, 4 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT, Sunday, July 23rd, 2023… Rain date = July 30th, 2023… Registration $10, gates open at 8am, show starts at 9am, vehicle must be registered by noon… Food and music… 50/50 raffle… Special prizes… Awards (peer voting)… No cut-off year; if you’re proud of it, bring it… No alcohol or burnouts…”… And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/20/2022; additional event details added to this listing as of 2/27/2023)
AUGUST 4-5, 2023, Friday-Saturday, Sturbridge (MASSACHUSETTS) – “…’Milltown 2023!!! Fri / Sat – No Sunday’, Hamilton Rod & Gun Club, 24 Hamilton Road, Sturbridge, MA…”… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/604736627940992/): “…Not a presale ticket event, loot due at the gate, day of show… 67 and prior... hot rodz. Kustoms. Vintage bicycles. Beaters. stockers . music both days. No dipshitness... 2 day event; Friday aug 4th gates at 3 pm --- 1 am; Sat aug 5th gates at 10 am. ----- 1am… more info to come.... no presale tickets . no 15 ....2023…”… (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/29/2022)
AUGUST 4-6, 2023, Friday-Sunday, Plainfield – “…’Northeast Rockbusters Show,’ Plainfield, CT… webmaster’s note – We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)
AUGUST 6, 2023, Sunday, Haddam Neck – “…’The Belltown Antique Car Club Presents: The 56th Annual Belltown Vintage Motorcar Meet,’ Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, Haddam Neck… ‘…A Celebration of Stock, Unmodified Antique Cars & Trucks, 40 Years Old or Older (thru 1983)…’…”… Quoting from the event listing as seen on our friends the CT Seaport Car Club’s Coming Events page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm): “…Sunday August 6, 2023, Haddam Neck CT… The Belltown Antique Car Club Presents the 56th Annual Belltown Vintage Motorcar Meet… Location: Haddam Neck Fair Grounds, Haddam Neck, CT… A celebration of stock, unmodified antique cars & trucks… Gates open at 8 a.m., Show car registration closes at 11am, Judging begins at noon… Show cars: $10 (incl. driver & passengers); Spectators: $5; (children under 12 free with accompanying adult)… 40 years old or older (thru 1983)… Special Featured Marque this year: Studebaker all years (free admission)… Bring your antique car or truck and enjoy the day!... Rain or shine, field conditions permitting… Refreshments & food available on field… Please, no bicycles or pets or unaccompanied children … www.belltownantiquecarclub.org … Directions, Entry Fees & Show Classes, see page 2 of the flyer…”… FLYER LINK (both pages of the flyer are presented): https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyer2023/Belltowncarshow.pdf ... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/2/2023)
AUGUST 6, 2023, Sunday, East Hartford – “…’Over The Hill Gang, Eastern Chapter Presents: Cabela’s Classic Car Show – We’re Back At Cabela’s!,’ 10:00am to 2:00pm, at Cabela’s, 475 East Hartford Blvd., East Hartford, CT 06037… Rain date = August 13th…”… More info - https://www.facebook.com/overthehillgangec (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”)… webmaster’s note – We thank our friend Rick Stevenson (rgsteven1@att.net) for sending along the flyer from which all of the above info was transcribed—thanks again Rick!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/11/2023)
AUGUST 6, 2023, Sunday, South Glastonbury – ‘…CVA’s “Dubs & Suds”at Hops on the Hill Brewery, 275 Dug Road, South Glastonbury, CT, from 1 to 5pm. Please join us for a cold hand crafted beer or glass of wine on a family owned tobacco farm located along the Connecticut River Valley. Don’t forget to pack you tent and chairs, a food truck will be on the premises or bring a picnic lunch. For more information see hopsonthehillbrewery.com or contact Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 or bill@ctvwa.org …’… webmaster’s note - We received an e-mail dated 2/19/2023 from our friend Bill Arute, who’s the President of CVA, with a complete year’s-worth of CVA event listings, and this was just one of them from that listing that we are pleased to add to our calendar! Thanks again Bill and all of the CVA volunteers and sponsors who make great stuff like this happen!... More info - https://hopsonthehillbrewery.com/ and/or their official Facebook page (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/hopsonthehillsog ... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/22/2023)
AUGUST 12, 2023, Saturday, Easton – “…Easton EMS Charity Ride & Car Show… SAVE THE DATE! – Saturday, August 12th, 10am-2pm (Rain date = the 13th)… Car Show & Motorcycle Ride… New Location: Helen Keller Middle School, 360 Sport Hill Road, Easton, CT… All years welcome… $20 entrance for cars and motorcycles; free for spectators… Raffles, dash plaques (while supplies last)… All proceeds go towards a new EMS building…”… webmaster’s note – Thanks to our friend Adam Goldstein for posting the flyer for this event on the “CT Car Shows & Meets” Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1524365154519600) back a couple of weeks ago—we transcribed all of the info from that flyer for this listing… More info – Please be sure also to check out the Easton EMS page on Facebook for some information about the great-sounding organization that this event will be benefiting: https://www.facebook.com/easton.ems ... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/27/2023)
AUGUST 13, 2023, Sunday, Marlborough – “…Freedom Forever Auto Club Presents: ’The 2nd Annual Doug Repoli Memorial Cruise,’ 11am to 3:30pm, at The Farm At Carter Hill, 86 E. Hampton Road, Marlborough, CT… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/2993671974275593): “…A car show to commemorate my Dad's life and love for classic cars. All makes/models with a special Pontiac & Mopar feature. 100% of funds after event costs are covered goes to the K9's for Warriors… Cars must be 1990 or older, if newer they MUST be customized (not stock)… Spectators and Show Vehicles - $10 donation per car… Dash plaques for first 125 cars… There will be food, drinks, music, raffles including a 50/50 & door prizes. Trophies for the top vehicles including spectator voting for some categories… Award Categories: Best in show, Top pick (x3), Top Pontiac (x2), Top Mopar (x2), Best Paint and Best Modified… Please no outside food/drink, burnouts, racing or illegal substances. We want to keep having events here…”… More info – Please be sure to visit the Freedom Forever Auto Cub’s administrative Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/FreedomForeverAutoClub - and be sure to give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there), and also The Farm At Carter Hill’s Facebook page (who provide the venue for so many cool, “country style” car events throughout the season - https://www.facebook.com/farmlifeonrt66 - so make sure you give them a “Like” also while visiting!)… (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/24/2023)
AUGUST 19, 2023, Saturday, Middlefield – ‘…CVA & CT CORSA’s “Air-Cooled at the Orchard”… Address: Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Rd., Middlefield, CT 06455, from 9 to 2. This show is now RAIN or SHINE and is open to all Air-Cooled VWs, Corvairs, and Porsches. $10 for show cars, general admission FREE! No vending allowed, people’s choice awards. Food available at Lyman’s store. For more info contact Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvwa.org , or Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org …’… webmaster’s note - We received an e-mail dated 2/19/2023 from our friend Bill Arute, who’s the President of CVA, with a complete year’s-worth of CVA event listings, and this was just one of them from that listing that we are pleased to add to our calendar! Thanks again Bill and all of the CVA volunteers and sponsors who make great stuff like this happen!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/22/2023)
AUGUST 25-27, 2023, Friday-Sunday, Farmington – “…The Hometown Foundation Presents ‘The Dream Ride Experience,’ benefiting The Hometown Foundation…”.. Quoting from event Chairman Dean Cusano’s Facebook post (https://www.facebook.com/dean.cusano) of 12/22/2022: “…Dream Show 2023 – This is the show to plan your show season around!... Go to www.dreamride.org and begin your plans for the event of a lifetime…”… webmaster’s note – From the web site, it appears the “Dream Cruise and Wrangler Rally” takes place on Saturday, August 26th, at The Farmington Club in Farmington, CT, and “The Dream Show” takes place on Sunday, August 27th, at The Farmington Polo Club in Farmington, CT. Here’s some more information about The Dream Show that appears at the official web site on a dedicated page (https://dreamride.org/dream-ride-weekend/dream-show): “…The Dream Show is the largest car show benefiting The Hometown Foundation, Inc. The show has evolved from its motorcycle roots to one of the premier car shows on the East Coast. Hundreds of exotic and classic car owners and enthusiasts from around the world converge on Farmington, CT for this unique spectacle!... In past years, we have debuted multiple super and hyper cars including the East Coast debuts of the Koenigsegg Jesko and Pagani Huayra BC Roadster. The 2022 show will surpass expectations with displays from premier marques including Ferrari, McLaren, Jaguar, Koenigsegg, Pagani, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Apollo, De Tomaso, and more!... Bring your car to the show for a day of fun or have your car judged by our world-class judges! Whether it is the rumble of a 427 Cobra or the sleek lines of an E-Type, this 12-class judged show appeals to all enthusiasts! The finest automobiles from across the Northeast descend upon the Farmington Polo Club with the hopes of taking the crown of Dream Ride's Best In Show!... For information, please contact Jenn McCulloch at jmcculloch@bozzutos.com or 203-250-5112…”… Even more info – Make sure to visit The Dream Ride official Facebook page, and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there, online at: https://www.facebook.com/DreamRide … And there you have it!… (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/30/2022)
AUGUST 26, 2023, Saturday, Guilford – “…’SAVE THE DATE! – The Annual Moroso Performance Products Annual Summer Car Show’…”… Quoting from the Moroso Performance Products, Inc. Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/morosoperformance - make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) post to their page as of 1/20/2023: “…SAVE THE DATE!... Our Annual Summer Car Show will be August 26th(27th being the rain date)… Last year was amazing, and we’re hoping this year will be even better. We’ll have a flyer with all the details soon, so stay tuned…”… Sounds great to me! Last year’s show took place on August 20th, 2022, at the expansive Moroso corporate campus on Carter Drive in Guilford (right off of I-95, Exit 59/Goose Lane), and the company posted this review on their web site, worth reading, to give you an idea of what it’s all about (posting date for this 9/20/2022, at this source page: https://www.moroso.com/blog/post/moroso-performance-inaugural-car-show-recap): “…Thank you... A little over a month has passed since Moroso Performance’s Inaugural Car Show took place on August 20th, 2022, and we could not be more pleased. After months of planning and coordinating, car enthusiasts from all over New England were able to join us at our main Moroso facility in Guilford, Connecticut for a beautiful, sun-filled day. As this was our first event in nearly twenty years, we were overwhelmed with joy by the turnout of both show cars and spectators. Filled to the brim, Moroso welcomed nearly one-thousand people, with over 300 show cars, ranging from antiques all the way to modern super cars and everything in between. Thank you to everyone who came out to support Moroso Performance and our beneficiaries, United Way of Greater New Haven, and the Apple Pi Robotics Team. Together we were able to raise an astounding $8,004 for charity! We can’t wait to see you next year at Moroso’s 2nd Annual Car Show!...”… And there you have it! We appreciate the work that Rick and all of the Moroso folks do on this, and many other good causes and worthy projects! We’ll certainly be updating this listing as more info becomes available… (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/20/2023)
AUGUST 27, 2023, Sunday, Prospect – “…Prospect Car Owners Association and the Office of the Mayor Present: ‘38th Annual Sock Hop and Car Show’… Sunday, August 27th, 12:00-5:00m at the Prospect Town Green… Free admission… No tents or pop-ups, no bicycles or pets, no tuner cars… Dash plaques for the first 500 cars, trophies at 4pm… 50/50 raffle… Meet AJ from Chaz & AJ In The Morning (99.1 WPLR)… ‘50s and ‘60s live band…”… Quoting from the Prospect Car Owners Association’s recent post from early February on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ProspectCarOwnersAssc - make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there!), which included the Official Flyer from which all of the above information was transcribed: “…Were you here last year?? If not, this year is YOUR year. We had 800 cars enter and over 1800 people attend. DM us for more details. If you want to be a part of the club, want to be a sponsor or just general questions. Looking forward to seeing you soon!...”… webmaster’s note - Sounds fantastic! I’ve been to this event in the past, and it’s one serious PARTY! The cars spill out all over the “town campus” that’s roughly centered at the intersection of CT Routes 68 & 69, so you can’t miss it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/27/2023)
SEPTEMBER 8-10, 2023, Friday-Sunday, Roxbury – “…The RPM Agency & The Town of Roxbury Present the ‘Roxbury Concours d’Elegance’ at Hurlburt Park, Roxbury…”… Here are excerpts from the Press Release dated 1/26/2023 that we received via e-mail (subject line: “Colonial Concours and Roxbury Concours”) from Kara C. Kenney at The RPM Agency – Racing & Motorsports Marketing (kara@therpmagency.com): “…We are proud to announce the 1st Annual Roxbury Concours d' Elegance. We are excited to be working with the beautiful town of Roxbury to launch this incredible annual event focused around the world’s most incredible automobiles!.. September 8 through the 10, 2023 will mark the first Roxbury Concours, and we hope you will join us. The RPM Agency is no stranger to producing superior events, and the Roxbury will be no different!... Special seminars and talks will also be included in the weekend calendar such as “The Evolution of the Electric Automobile” and the ”Art of Master Design”. Special competitive classes will include “30 Under 30”, to attract the next generation of collectors and enthusiasts…. I have attached a summary of the events and also a list of other car events we are putting on this year! Hope to see you there!... Hope you are doing great!...”… More details – We also found a day-by-day listing of events the weekend-long Roxbury Concours as part of the info package that Kara send us: “… Roxbury Concours d’Elegance Calendar of Events - Friday, September 8th, 2023: Coffee, Cars & Critters 8AM at Roxbury Market & Deli; Kick-off Party 1pm, at Mine Hill Distillery; Roxbury Rally 3PM at Mine Hill Distillery, and more; Opening Night Reception 5PM at Hurlburt Park… Saturday, September 9th, 2023: Gates Open 8AM at Hurlburt Park; Live Entertainment 11AM; Judging begins 12PM; Awards Presentation 3PM; VIP Dinner 5PM… Sunday, September 10th, 2023: Gates Open 8AM at Hurlburt Park; Live Entertainment 11AM; Judging Begins 12PM; Concours Awards Ceremony 3PM; Sunday BBQ 5PM…”… Wow, and there you have it! Sounds fantastic!... webmaster’s note – If you’d like me to forward a copy of the super-comprehensive, multi-page PDF document all about the Roxbury Concours, please drop me an e-mail (CommonGear@aol.com), and I’ll be glad to forward it to you! Thanks again Kara for keeping us on the mailing list for these fantastic-sounding events!... Just a bit more info FYI – The street address for Hurlburt Park is: 18 Apple Lane, Roxbury, CT 06783, WAZE Directions: https://www.waze.com/live-map/directions/hurlburt-park-apple-ln-18-roxbury?to=place.w.187892127.1878855739.1902757 … (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/14/2023)
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023, Saturday, South Glastonbury – “…Connecticut Street Rod Association Presents ‘Cindy’s Show’…”… Quoting from the listing that we saw on the CSRA web site’s coming events page (https://csra.org/pages/events_list.php): “…Cindy's Show, 09/09/2023… CSRA is working with member Phil Rouquie in putting on a one-day benefit Fun Run. The run will be held at the Glastonbury Elks Lodge, 98 Woodland St. South Glastonbury, CT, beginning at 10:00 AM on September 09th, 2023. The admission at the gate is a $10.00 per head donation. All donations will go to the C. Rouquie Memorial Fund, designated to support future nurses. All present nurses get in free. This has been a very successful event over the past years to help educate our future nurses, a cause very dear to Cindy. And as always, a good time and a great car show with good food and music… Let's make this one even better… More info, contact Phil 860-841-0340 or philroq31@aol.com …”… Sounds awesome, and what a wonderful cause. Nice job by Phil and all of CSRA… (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/17/2023)
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023, Sunday, Westbrook – ‘…The CVA’s 19th Annual “Volks-Meet” … Address: Westbrook Elks Club, 142 Seaside Ave., Westbrook CT 06498. Show is open to all VW and German cars. Dash plaques to the first 100 cars, event held rain or shine. Food provided by the Westbrook Elks Club. Directions, I-95 North / South take Exit 65, turn South onto Rt.153, turn South onto Rt.1, and turn left onto Seaside Ave. Time: 9am – 2pm, $10 for show cars, $20 swap space, general admission FREE! Check out our website for Hotel and Off-Site Camping Accommodations, or contact: Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvw.org , or Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org , for more information….’… webmaster’s note - We received an e-mail dated 2/19/2023 from our friend Bill Arute, who’s the President of CVA, with a complete year’s-worth of CVA event listings, and this was just one of them from that listing that we are pleased to add to our calendar! Thanks again Bill and all of the CVA volunteers and sponsors who make great stuff like this happen!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/22/2023)
SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2023, Saturday-Sunday, Haddam – “…’Tobacco Valley Flywheelers Show,’ Haddam, CT… webmaster’s note – We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)
SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2023, Friday-Sunday, Kent – “…’CT Antique Machinery Association Fall Show,’ Kent, CT… webmaster's note – We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, Saturday, Bethel – “…’Hollandia Nurseries Fall Festival,’ Bethel, CT… webmaster’s note– We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)
OCTOBER 7-8, 2023, Saturday-Sunday, Colchester – “…’Zagray Farm Museum Fall Show & Swap Meet,’ Colchester, CT… webmaster’s note – We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)
OCTOBER 8, 2023, Sunday, Wethersfield – “…’Over The Hill Gang, Eastern Chapter Presents: Wethersfield Police Cadet Car Show,’ 10:00am to 2:00pm, at Cove Park, 60 State Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109… Rain date = October 22nd…”… More info - https://www.facebook.com/overthehillgangec (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”)… webmaster’s note – We thank our friend Rick Stevenson (rgsteven1@att.net) for sending along the flyer from which all of the above info was transcribed—thanks again Rick!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/11/2023)
OCTOBER 15, 2023, Sunday, Starting Location “To Be Determined” – ‘…The CVA’s 25th Annual “Fall Foliage Cruise”, from 9am to ??? Cruise start to be determined. Please check our website or Facebook page for updates. This is a rain or shine event. Come and enjoy the fall colors with us. For additional info please contact: Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvwa.org , Jeff McBride jeff@ctvwa.org , or Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org …’… webmaster's note - We received an e-mail dated 2/19/2023 from our friend Bill Arute, who’s the President of CVA, with a complete year’s-worth of CVA event listings, and this was just one of them from that listing that we are pleased to add to our calendar! Thanks again Bill and all of the CVA volunteers and sponsors who make great stuff like this happen!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/22/2023)
OCTOBER 21, 2023, Saturday, Roxbury – “…’”Diebold” Toplands Farm Tractor Show,’ Roxbury, CT… webmaster’s note – We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)
OCTOBER 28-29, 2023, Saturday-Sunday, Brooklyn – “…’Brooklyn Swap Meet,’ Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Brooklyn, CT… webmaster’s note – We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)
DECEMBER 3, 2023, Sunday, Westbrook – ‘…The CVA’s “Last Hurrah”… Address: 401 Seaside Ave., Westbrook, CT 06498. Are you crazy enough to go to a VW event in December? Weather permitting we will be gathering again at the Westbrook Town Beach from noon to 3pm. Afterwards we are invited to participate in the Westbrook “Tree Lighting Parade”, decorating is encouraged! Contact Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 or bill@ctvwa.org , or Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org for more info…’… webmaster’s note - We received an e-mail dated 2/19/2023 from our friend Bill Arute, who’s the President of CVA, with a complete year’s-worth of CVA event listings, and this was just one of them from that listing that we are pleased to add to our calendar! Thanks again Bill and all of the CVA volunteers and sponsors who make great stuff like this happen!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/22/2023)
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CRUISE NIGHTS, CARS & COFFEES (& Other Recurring Car Gatherings)
IMPORTANT: Since the world of Cruise Night listings seems to be especially filled with old, out-of-date information--which has, on occasion, led to frustrating drives to non-existent cruises (we speak from direct personal experience!)--we've decided to do our best to only list confirmed listings (though we still urge you to call ahead before making any long trips, since we cannot guarantee anything), which we'll clearly highlight with a noticeable color--we have been alternating red and fuchsia in recent years to highlight the most recent years' listings. *12/15/2021 UPDATE - Will use BLUE for the new 2022 listings!!... Anyway, now that it's the New Year, if you have any confirmed 2022 cruise and/or recurring-type event listings, please send us yours--especially those Shoreline-oriented, for inclusion here--Thanks!...
(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) SUNDAYS (starts 4/23/2023, and other selected dates), Hebron (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…’Cruzin Hebron Presents: Cruzin’ The Village Shoppes,’ at The Village Shoppes shopping plaza, Route 66, Hebron, CT… List of dates and themes for 2023 season: April 23rd at 4pm = Village Shoppes Benefit Cruz, live tunes by Bebobobaloubob… May 21st at 4pm = Hometown Foundation Benefit Cruz, live tunes by Borderline Genius… June 25th at 4pm = Packages for Troops Benefit Cruz, live tunes by Po’ms Oldies Band Tribute… September 24th at 3pm = PKD Foundation Benefit Cruz, live tunes by Borderline Genius… October 22nd at 3pm = Cruz’n for Boobies, live tunes by Po’ms Oldies Band Tribute…”… More info - https://www.facebook.com/cruzin.vill.shoppes ... Even more info – We looked up the street address for The Village Shoppes shopping plaza (where Ted’s IGA Food Center is also located), and it appears to be: 127 Main St, Hebron, CT, 06248 (and Main Street in Hebron is also Route 66)… webmaster’s note – We thank our friend Rick Stevenson (rgsteven1@att.net) for sending along the flyer from which all of the above info was transcribed—thanks again Rick!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 1/11/2023)
(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) SUNDAYS (informal gatherings throughout the year; big ‘Official’ gatherings on specific dates), New Canaan (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…’Caffeine and Carburetors,’ Presented by Zumbach’s Coffee of New Canaan… 8:00am to 11:00am, at Pine Street in New Canaan, CT 08840…”… We are taking the Caffeine and Carburetors official web site (https://caffeineandcarburetors.com/) as the Official Word on these dates. Beyond the Sunday, May 21st Pine Street date, the two other “Official Dates” for these amazing gatherings are Sunday, September 17th at Pine Street, and Sunday, October 22nd, at Waveny Park, which is also in New Canaan… More info - Following is a description for one of these “big ‘Official’ events” (there are also informal “Lite” ones that happen pretty much throughout the year—I’ll get to those later), that I lifted from a “Cars And Coffee Events” (https://carsandcoffeeevents.com/) dedicated info page for one of the big “Official” events: “…Caffeine & Carburetors is a gathering of automotive enthusiasts. We meet at Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee in New Canaan, CT to enjoy our rides and share them with like-minded gear heads hiding in and around Connecticut and New York. Smaller, informal gatherings occur every Sunday morning throughout the year with 4 larger events in the spring, summer, and fall. This is one of those larger events… We have a tendency to lean toward sports cars, with the occasional Model A or 1920's Rolls Royce, but our emphasis is on foreign sports cars. We enjoy all vehicles and there are no sponsorships or awards… Doug Zumbach began hosting these gatherings in 1995. These Sundays start around 8 am to gather and enjoy a cup of coffee followed by a leisurely drive through the countryside… Caffeine and Carburetors is a way to indulge the gear head in all of us… Being a gathering and not a juried event, there is no registration, and events are free for all… The event officially starts at 8:00 am, but if you’re showing your car, plan on getting there at the crack of dawn to get a good parking space….”… And now let’s get to the “Lite” info, as promised - Now what about these Caffeine and Carburetors “Lite” events, that happen on Sunday mornings throughout the year? I will quote from another Cars And Coffee Events info page, that describes these much more informal happenings: “…Caffeine & Carburetors is a gathering of automotive enthusiasts. We meet at Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee in New Canaan, CT to enjoy our rides and share them with like-minded gear heads hiding in and around Connecticut and New York. Smaller, informal gatherings occur every Sunday morning throughout the year with 4 larger events in the spring, summer, and fall… We have a tendency to lean toward sports cars, with the occasional Model A or 1920's Rolls Royce, but our emphasis is on foreign sports cars. We enjoy all vehicles and there are no sponsorships or awards… Doug Zumbach began hosting these gatherings in 1995. These Sundays start around 8 am to gather and enjoy a cup of coffee followed by a leisurely drive through the countryside… Caffeine and Carburetors is a way to indulge the gear head in all of us… Being a gathering and not a juried event, there is no registration, and events are free for all…”… And there you have it!... One more bit of info - Don’t forget to check out the Caffeine & Carburetors Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there), online at: https://www.facebook.com/CaffeineandCarburetors ... OH! for Shoreliners - If you’re from the central CT Shoreline area, our friend Joe from Northeast Porsche Owners (https://www.facebook.com/northeastporscheowners) organizes drives from our area down to Caffeine & Carburetors in New Canaan occasionally—drop him a line for more info: northeastporscheowners@gmail.com… Ok, I think we may have finally covered everything!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 2/10/2023)
(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) SUNDAYS
(bi-weekly, starts 4/2/2023 - event start date moved up per info
from the organizers 3/19/2023), Guilford (appears to be confirmed for 2023) -
“CT Shoreline Cars & Coffee,” 9am to 11am at the Petco Parking
Lot, at Guilford Commons shopping plaza, 1919 Boston Post Rod, Guilford, CT
06437… webmaster’s note – We saw this event pop up
yesterday on the Facebook system, via the CT Shoreline Cars & Coffee
page (https://www.facebook.com/ctshorelinecarsandcoffee -
make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there!), and
with an animated banner, and this additional note: “…The weather has been
exceptionally mild and we are hopeful for an early start to the 2023 car season. Mark your
calendars for Sunday, April 2nd March 19th for our season
opener…”… Sounds great to us!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to
this calendar as of 2/20/2023; event start date updated as of 3/19/2023)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SUNDAYS (First
Sundays, starts 5/1/2022; see other specific dates), Westbrook (appears
to be confirmed for 2022) - “Hot Rods &
Hot Dogs – Presented by Edd’s Place of Westbrook,” First Sundays, Noon to 3 4 (webmaster’s
note - We noticed that the event is now listed to end at 3:00pm, based on the
June 5th event flyer; awards reportedly to happen at 2:15 to 2:30pm), at Edd’s
Place, 478 Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT 06498… (List of dates): May 1 … June
5 … July 3 … August 7 … September
4 … ‘…Vintage cars, $5 footlong dogs, hoola-hoop contest, vinyl,
prizes…’… webmaster’s note – Thanks to our
long-time old car friend Carl Waters for passing along the flyer for this event, from
which all of the above info was directly transcribed… More info -
Make sure to visit their Facebook page and give 'em a "Like": https://www.facebook.com/eddsplacect/
(webmaster’s note – This is a revised Facebook link—we
had unknowingly been listing the FB link for when the business was owned by a previous
family—this corrected link is now the proper one for the business; please make sure
to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there!)… Even
more info - And a nice review from “the e-list”: https://the-e-list.com/tasty-new-beginnings-for-edds-place-westbrook/ …
(this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 3/10/2022; revised
Facebook link for Edd’s Place incorporated into this listing as
of 5/19/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SUNDAYS (starts 4/24/2022; see other specific dates), Milford (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “Downtown Milford Cars & Coffee”… 8:30am to 1:00pm, Downtown Milford, 58 River Street, Milford, CT 06460… See the event listing details on the CarsAndCoffeeEvents.com web site (dedicated event page: https://carsandcoffeeevents.com/event/milford-cars-coffee-season-opener/2022-04-24/), which notes: “…details forthcoming…”… Other dates (all Sundays): 5/1 … 5/8 …5/15 … 5/22 … 5/29 … 6/5 … 6/12 … 6/19 … 6/26 … 7/3 .. 7/10 … Here’s also Downtown Milford Cars & Coffee Facebook page (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”): https://www.facebook.com/carscoffeemilford … *3/11/2022 UPDATES: MORE DATES ADDED – We looked at the CarsAndCoffeeEvents.com web site again recently, and found a whole bunch more dates added (although event details are still listed as “forthcoming” at this time). So, just for completeness-sake, here’s now the Full List of Published Event Dates for 2022: Sunday 4/24 … Sunday May 1 … Sunday May 8 … Sunday May 15 … Sunday May 22 … Sunday May 29 … Sunday June 5 … Sunday June 12 … Sunday June 19 … Sunday June 26 … Sunday July 3 … Sunday July 10 … Sunday July 17 … Sunday July 24 … Sunday July 31 … Sunday August 7 … Sunday August 14 … Sunday August 21 … Sunday August 28 … Sunday September 4 … Sunday September 11 … Sunday September 18 … Sunday September 25 … Sunday October 2 … Sunday October 9 … Sunday October 16 … Sunday October 23 … Sunday October 30 … And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 3/11/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SUNDAYS (starts on 6/12/2022; and then specific dates), Killingworth (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - "...’1st Parmelee Farm Cruise Event for 3:00 to 5:00 on June 12th, 2022’…”… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/538638121130934/): “…Get out your favorite ride, whether it be a '50s Hot Rod, Muscle Car, classic Model T or a fancy sports car. Bring it down to the front lawn of Parmelee on Route 81 in Killingworth and spend some causal time with car enthusiasts in the area. No fees, no judging, no prizes, just a relaxing afternoon followed by a free concert in the provision from 5:00 to 7:00…”… And then we found this other news item on the Zip06.com web site, that provides not only this event date, but also future dates for 2022 that also feature the classic car cruise. Quoting from the Zip06.com article “Parmelee Farm Happenings,” that was published on 6/2/2022 (link to article: https://www.zip06.com/news/20220609/parmelee-farm-happenings): ”…The Killingworth Historical Society will welcome visitors to the Parmelee Farmhouse this summer to view the display of tools used in 18th- and 19th century Killingworth homesteads. The farmhouse is located at 465 Route 81 and will be open 3 to 5 p.m. on Sundays, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, and Sept. 11 and by appointment… The society will also have a small tag sale in the garage behind the farmhouse on June 12 from 3 to 5 p.m… On the same days as the society’s open house dates, the Parmelee Farm will feature a car cruise from 3 to 5 p.m., followed by a free concert from 5 to 7 p.m… The public is welcome to visit the farm for fun days of viewing the vintage vehicles, browse the farmhouse historical displays, and stay for the concert. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and snacks/picnic and make it a fun family time… For more information, visit parmeleefarm.org …”… More info – Please also be sure to visit the Parmelee Farm Cruisers Facebook page, and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there, online at: https://www.facebook.com/CruisersAtParmeleeFarm .... And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 6/9/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SUNDAYS (Revised Day of the Week for this event - starting 8/7/2022, and
running through 10/30/2022 - other details including times also revised) TUESDAYS (not sure when it started--first saw
organizer's notice on their Facebook page 7/14/2022), Essex (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “Scotch
Plains Tavern of Essex Presents ‘SPT Cruise Days’,” Every Sunday,
2:30pm to 5:30pm, through October 30th... 5:30pm to 7:30pm, at Scotch
Plains Tavern, 124 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT 06426 (webmaster’s note –
Believe this road is also known as Route 153,and since it’s to the west of Route 9, I
think this area is sometimes referred-to as the “Centerbrook” section of Essex;
easy to get to off of Route 9 Exit 3—might be known as “Plains Road” on
some maps--or I-95 Exit 65, which I believe is the “Essex Road” exit)…
Quoting from the UPDATED Facebook notice
with flyer that they posted on their page within the last day or or so (https://www.facebook.com/scotchplainstavern/ -
make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there):
"...We are excited to announce that we are officially moving our SPT Cruise Days to
Sundays, between 2:30pm and 5:30pm, through October 30th... Stop by on Sundays with the
family and check out the exotic, vintage, and classic cars. Stay for dinner with your
choice of signature burgers, delicious seafood, or a steak cooked to order. And, for the
kids, we have Mac 'n Cheese, Grilled Cheese, and more... For more information go to: https://bit.ly/3L8AHro ..."... More info -
We went to that dedicated event info page, which contains the following additional info:
"...Vroom, Vroom — Classic and Exotic Cars - Sundays through October 30th
from 2:30pm – 5:30pm... Stop by on Sundays with the family and check out the exotic,
vintage, and classic cars. Stay for dinner with your choice of signature burgers,
delicious seafood, or a steak cooked to order. And, for the kids, we have Mac
‘n’ Cheese, Grilled Cheese, and other delicious options... Looking for
EXHIBITORS to show off their Hot and Exotic Car(s) at SPT Cruise Days on SUNDAYS from
2:30pm to 5:30p. Exhibitors enjoy a one dollar draft & half price
appetizers along with a chance to win an SPT Gift Card!... Interested? Give us
a call at (860) 662-4032, or just show up on SUNDAYS to show off your Hot and Exotic
Car(s) between 2:30p to 5:30p..."... And there you have it!.... “…Do
you own an exotic or classic car? Want to show it off? Give us a call, or just show up on
Tuesdays at 5:30P… Exhibitors enjoy perks… #exoticcars … #scotchplaintavern
….”… Here’s the actual flyer wording: “…Be A Part Of The
Action – Show Off Your Hot And Exotic Cars… Looking for exhibitors to show off
their hot and exotic car(s) at ‘SPT Cruise Days’ on Tuesdays, from 5:30p to
7:30p… Exhibitors enjoy a one dollar draft and half price appetizers along with a
chance to win an SPT Gift Card!... Interested? Give us a call at 860-662-4032, or just
show up on Tuesdays…”… Sounds great to us!... Even more info –
Please also be sure to check out the Scotch Plains Tavern official web site at: https://www.scotchplainstavern.com/ …
(this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 7/18/2022; updated as
of 8/5/2022 with revised day of the week & other details)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SUNDAYS (every Sunday, year ‘round, it appears!), Glastonbury (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “...’Caffeine & Octane,’ Every Sunday, 9am to noon, parking lot behind Starbucks, Somerset Square, Glastonbury, CT…”… Quoting further from the ongoing event notice we found at the “Cars & Coffee Events” web site (https://carsandcoffeeevents.com/event/caffeine-octane/2023-02-12/): “…Every Sunday 9 till Noon+… Parking lot behind Starbucks, Somerset Square, Glastonbury, CT… Sun, rain, snow, or sleet. Good weather, outside. Bad weather, inside Starbucks. Good weather, bring your best. Bad weather, bring your daily driver and talk about your best… ALL WELCOME. No loud anything… Free… Starbucks Glastonbury, 140 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033…”… Independent event reviews – Check this page out for some other positive review comments about it that we ran across, at a BMW forum: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1810043 … webmaster’s comments – This location is very easy to get to from anywhere! From I-91 in Wethersfield, take the CT Route 3 North/Putnam Bridge exit (which I think is Exit #25), cross over the river, take the first exit off of Rt. 3, and you’re pretty much there!... Sounds like a cool option for the occasional nice-weather Sunday morning, if you’re itching to get your “enthusiast car” out for some exercise!... And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 11/8/2022)
(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) SUNDAYS (“1st and 3rd Sunday, April – September”), Brooklyn (appears to be confirmed for 2021) – “‘2021 Brooklyn Cruise Night,’ 1pm-onward, at 220 Providence Pike (Route 6), Brooklyn, CT 06234… Cars, bikes, food, music, and more…”… webmaster’s note – Thanks to our friend Rick Stevenson for passing this cruise info along, via an e-mail from a day or so ago. The screen shot that Rick sent us appears to indicate that the Moriah Lodge #15 A.F & A.M. is the organizer (and that appears to be their address also), and so please do be sure to visit their official Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/MoriahLodgeNo.15 ... There is also a “Moriah Lodge Cruzin Car Shows” Facebook group page that is also worth checking out (and consider joining especially if you are in their area): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1516739978523133/ … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/4/2021)
(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) SUNDAYS (starts 6/6/2021), Derby (appears to be confirmed for 2021) -“The Heav’nly Donuts of Derby Summertime Sunday Afternoon Classic Car Cruise Nights 2021,” at the Heav’nly Donuts of Derby restaurant, 658 New Haven Avenue, Derby, CT 06418…”….. Quoting from Heav’nly’s “Main Man” Ernie (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004638825586), in his Facebook post (also posted simultaneously on the Heav’nly Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Heavnly-Donuts-96112739325/ - make sure you visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) from just today (Wednesday, 5/19/2021): “…We will be opening our indoor seating for full operation on June 1. June 6, Sunday will be our kick off for this season's Heav'nly Donuts Car Cruise. This Cruise Season will be dedicated to ALL essential workers, yes, our fine employees who worked day in and day out, but all the others too, the police, fireman, medical, grocery, the mechanics, plumbers, electricians, the list goes on, those who couldn't stay at home... On Sunday June 27 we will be doing our FILL THE CROSLEY Food Drive for the Spooner House…”… Fantastic news, Ernie! We love the fantastic job that our friends Ernie and Mike (https://www.facebook.com/michael.r.burke.9) always do with the Heav’nly Donuts summertime cruise nights—always keeping the mood fun and light, and making everyone feel welcome! And needless to say, they display outstanding community spirit, with their “Fill The Crosley” food drives—that are always supported strongly by the area classic car community, and which benefit a wonderful humanitarian organization that’s based in Shelton, CT, The Spooner House (https://www.facebook.com/ACT.Spooner.House/ - make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re at it)… Thanks again Ernie and Mike, and everyone who make the Heav’nly Donuts classic car cruise nights the great events that they are!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/19/2021)
(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) MONDAYS (starts 4/24/2023), North Haven (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “The DooWop Cruisers’ Monday Night Cruise Nights at Washington Commons Plaza,” 117 Washington Avenue, North, Haven, CT 06473… Quoting from the post of 3/13/2023 by The DooWop Cruisers on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067844137444): “…Extra!... Extra!...This just in!... We will be starting our car cruise again! April 24th at North Haven Washington Commons on Washington Street, 5 'till dark... Can't wait to see you all, April 24th!..."... webmaster’s note - Awesome! So good to hear this! The DooWop Cruisers’ Monday night cruise nights are an institution!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 3/19/2023)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) MONDAYS (starts 5/16/2022; see list of other dates), New London (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “Ocean Beach Park Presents ’98.7 WNLC Classic Car Cruise Night’!”… 5pm-on, at Ocean Beach Park, 98 Neptune Avenue, New London, CT 06320… Event Description from the Ocean Beach Park web site “Park Events” page (https://ocean-beach-park.com/park-events/): “…Cruise Night, Monday Evenings… Every Monday evening, Classic Hits 98.7 WNLC sponsors Ocean Beach Park’s “Cruise Night” show Enjoy a parade of antique cars and other interesting vehicles and the sounds of a Live DJ spinning classic music. Parking and admission is free. There are ride wrist band specials, as well as waterslide and mini golf specials as well…”… List of 2022 Cruise Night Dates gleaned from the Ocean Beach Park web site’s “2022 Entertainment Schedule” page (https://ocean-beach-park.com/park-info/links/): Monday, May 16th (5pm-on) … Monday, May 23rd (5pm-on) … Monday, May 30th (5pm-on) … Monday, June 6th (5pm-on) … Monday, June 13th (5pm-on) … Monday, June 20th (5pm-on) … Monday, June 27th (5pm-on)… (JULY 4th = NO CRUISE NIGHT) … Monday, July 11th (5pm-on) … Monday, July 18th (5pm-on) … Monday, July 25th (5pm-on) … Monday, August 1st (5pm-on) … Monday, August 8th (5pm-on) … Monday, August 15th (5pm-on) … Monday, August 22nd (5pm-on) … Monday, August 29th (5pm-on) … Monday, September 5th (5pm-on) … Monday, September 12th (5pm-on)… Even more info – Please be sure to visit the official OBP Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there), online at: https://www.facebook.com/OceanBeachParkNewLondon/ … And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/6/2022)
(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) MONDAYS (starts 4/19/2021), Bolton (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “Barnyard Breakout! – Fish Family Farm Creamery & Dairy Monday Night Car Show”… Quoting from what was posted March 28, 2021 on the Fish Family Farm Creamery & Dairy Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/fishfamilyfarmcreamery - make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): “…Barnyard Breakout! - Fish Family Farm car show update: 1st Monday night show will be April 19 if weather and field conditions are favorable. We are also working on a few different food trucks to supply food... 1st big charity show for LRF will be Memorial Day, Sandy has the Lobster truck booked for that day. That show will start at 1pm until 4pm. We are going to try to get a few live bands this year if we can swing it. We will also have new T-shirts for sale this year. Stay tuned and watch for updates!... Please share this post!...”… More info – We didn’t see a start time for the April 19th event, but presumably it will be some time in the evening. Also, we noticed the acronym “LRF” in the post, as relating to their Memorial Day event (Memorial Day is also a Monday), and it appears to be short for Lymphoma Research Foundation (“The Lymphoma Research Foundation’s mission it to eradicate lymphoma and serve those impacted by this blood cancer)—an undoubtedly fantastic cause to support!... Location: Fish Family Farm Creamery and Dairy is located at 20 Dimock Lane, Bolton, CT 06043… And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 3/31/2021)
(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) MONDAYS (starts 5/17/2021; reportedly every third Monday of the month), Willimantic (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “Willimantic Elks Cruise”… The following info is as posted by Gary Pomo (https://www.facebook.com/gary.pomo), on the CT Car Shows and Meets Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/247943463484018), within the past day or so (and thanks again to our friend Rick Stevenson, for highlighting it, or else I would’ve missed it): “…Double Yea!!... Willimantic Elks Cruise is back!!... 1st one = Monday May 17, 5:30… Food, Drink, and Fun… MUSIC of your memories with The Po'm… And the Big E!!!...”… More info – We’re gonna assume that this Facebook page for the (Willimantic) “Elks Lodge” is the correct one (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elks%20Lodge/200798429942225/), and contains the following correct street address: 198 Pleasant St, Willimantic, CT 06226… Even more info – Our friend Rick S. says that this event happens: “Third Monday of the Month”… And there you have it… (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/20/2021)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) TUESDAYS (first of the month, starts 5/3/2022), Chesterfield (appears to be confirmed for 2022) – “...'First Tuesday Natures Art Yester Year Car Cruise,’ at Nature’s Art (The Dinosaur Place)…”… webmaster’s note – The following info came from the OldRide.com dedicated event page https://www.oldride.com/events/5701948.html - “…First Tuesday Natures Art Yester Year Car Cruise… First Tuesday Cruise, Nature’s Art (The Dinosaur Place), Yesteryear of Oakdale Auto Club, Route 85, 1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370… 6:00pm – 8:00pm… Pre-1978 Vehicles, Classic and Antique Cars, and Antique Drivers too!... Rain date = Following Thursday… Concessions, Food, Beverages, Ice Cream, Trophies, Live DJ, and Fantastic Raffle Prizes… Antique Museum… Up to 300 cars, 3 lots of parking… (List of dates) May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, 2022… Contact info: Lawrence Erhart 860-460-2287…”… More info – Yesteryear of Oakdale Car Club info published at the Hemmings web site: https://www.hemmings.com/clubs/detail?hmn_club_id=1478317 – and they also have a Facebook group page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/102589163413912 - and, here’s Larry Erhart’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/larry.erhart ... And finally, here’s the Nature’s Art official web site: https://naturesartvillage.com/ … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 12/29/2021)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) TUESDAYS (starts 5/3/2022), Plainfield (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “Hank’s Dairy Bar Presents Monthly Car Cruise on the Lawn,” 5pm to 8pm, at Hank’s Dairy Bar, 1006 Norwich Road, Plainfield, CT 06374… Quoting from the Facebook event notice (https://www.facebook.com/events/1304959496597744/): “…Join us for our monthly Tuesday night car cruise. This event will always take place on the back lawn... All years, makes and models are welcome... Come together with other car lovers and chat, get some dinner or dessert and listen to live music… Giveaways will be held every month... Car cruises are a past-time at Hank’s enjoyed by all!... Rain date will be always be the following Tuesday…”… 2022 dates are listed as: May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6… More info - Make sure to also visit the Hank’s Dairy Bar Facebook page and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there, online at: https://www.facebook.com/hanksdairybar ... And they also have a main web site at: http://www.hanksdairybar.com/ … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 1/26/2022)
THIS EVENT REPORTEDLY CANCELLED (***UPDATED FOR 2022***) TUESDAYS (starts 5/3/2022;
see other specific dates), Cheshire (appears to be confirmed
for 2022) - “Chesire Wayback Burgers Car Cruise”…
5pm to 8pm, Wayback Burgers, 957 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410… Quoting from
John Ortale’s (https://www.facebook.com/john.ortale)
post from early March 2022, to the “CT Car Shows and Meets” Facebook group
page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/247943463484018):
“…car cruise wayback burger, 957 s main st, cheshire ct, tuesday may 3, 2022
thru oct 11 2022, 5pm -8pm, 203-439-0060…”… More info –
The Cheshire Wayback Burgers’ Facebook page (please be sure to visit
and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) is located online at: https://www.facebook.com/WaybackBurgersCheshireCT ...
And there you have it... *EVENT CANCELLATION - Per a 9/6/2022 Facebook
post by JoAnn York (https://www.facebook.com/joann.york.378),
and also a 9/7/2022 announcement by John Ortale on the CT Car Shows & Meets FB page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/247943463484018/),
this event has been unfortunately cancelled... (this cruise/recurring event was
added to this calendar as of 3/11/2022; event cancellation incorporated into
this listing as of 9/8/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) TUESDAYS (starts 5/10/2022), Haddam (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “Misfits Weekly Cruise Night”… 5pm to dusk, 95 Bridge Road (“Tony’s”), Haddam, CT… Note: Same location, under new management… New Facebook page to come… Contact: Joe George 203-410-0846 or joegeorge928@gmail.com … And that’s all we know—thanks to our friend Rick Stevenson for passing this along, and also for Belltown Antique Car Club newsletter editor Dan David for gathering up the info & getting it out there... *5/24/2022 UPDATE – Thanks to our old car friend Joe George (joegeorge928@gmail.com) for sending us along a copy of the official 2022 flyer just today, from which we have transcribed all of the following info (and we also uploaded the flyer to the SAAC FB page today): “…Free! Misfit Car Show… Always Free to Enter and Free to View!... When: Every Tuesday, 4pm-7:30pm… Where: 95 Bridge Road, Haddam, CT (home of Tony’s Package Store and River Valley Provisions)… All cars, bikes, trucks, and people are welcome!... Music, raffles, & food available! Trophies awarded weekly!... Special Thanks to our Sponsors and Donations!... Find us on Facebook for updates: “Misfit Car Show.”… More info: Joe George 203-410-0846, misfitcarshow@gmail.com … Misfit Car Show and property are not held responsible for damages, injuries, lost or stolen items…”… Even more info - We also went and tuned in the “MisFit Car Show” Facebook group page (may we suggest joining, to keep up with the goings-on related to this great weekly event—go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/958641301511388/), where we found Joe’s welcome post dated 5/13/2022: “…Welcome to Misfit Car Show! All are welcome! Free to enter and view -- Every Tuesday night from 4pm-7:30pm, located at: 95 Bridge Road Haddam CT… Always music, raffles, and food available to purchase!... Looking forward to seeing you!...”… Fantastic! Looking forward to getting over to the beautiful town of Haddam for this legendary long-running event soon!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/11/2022; lots of updates & additional info added to this listing as of 5/24/2022)
(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) TUESDAYS (“every other,” starting 5/11/2021; also see list of dates), Berlin (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - Over The Hill Gang Connecticut Pep Boys of Berlin Cruise Nights… Quoting from the flyer that was posted on the Facebook system just a couple of days ago by the Over The Hill Gang Connecticut car club (https://www.facebook.com/OverTheHillGangCtOthgct/): “…Over The Hill Gang Connecticut… WHERE: Pep Boys, 44 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037… WHO: Any hot rod, street rod, pro street, muscle cars… WHY: Great fun for family & friends, music, prizes, raffles, trophies!... Every other Tuesday, starting May 11th, 2021, 5:00pm – 8:00pm… (List of dates): May 11th … May 25th … June 8th … June 22nd … July 6th … July 20th … August 3rd … August 17th … August 31st ... September 14th … September 28th … October = TBA … No rain dates … Weather permitting—see our Facebook page for cancellations; follow us on Facebook “Over The Hill Gang CT othgct”… and Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack @pepboysauto … Please respect others—observe social distancing and wear masks when walking around. And as always, no booze or burnouts! Thank you…”... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/14/2021)
(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) TUESDAYS (starts 6/29/2021, runs thru September), New Milford (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “Paradice Cruisers Litchfield Crossings Tuesday Cruise Nights,” 5pm-9pm, weekly through September, at Litchfield Crossings, New Milford’s largest shopping center, in the parking lots between Panera Bread and Webster Bank, off Route 7 and Dodd Road, New Milford, CT… (street address: 169 Danbury Road, New Milford, CT 06776)… Info - http://www.paradiceclassiccruisers.org/ … webmaster’s note – We saw this event listed online at the following New Milford Patch page: https://patch.com/connecticut/newmilford/calendar/event/20210629/527691/paradice-classic-cruisers-roars-back-to-litchfield-crossings-for ... Even more info – And this appears to be their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1038671189531951/about/ … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 2/25/2021)
(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) WEDNESDAYS (third Wednesday Apr-Sept; starts 4/19/2023; see list of specific dates), Colchester (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - : “…Good Times Motoring Club Monthly Car Cruise at the Colchester Town Green, 5pm-8pm… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1540012389841063/1540012399841062/): “…Good Times Motoring Club Monthly Car Cruise… https://www.goodtimesmotoringclub.com/ … When: The third Wednesday Night of Each Month, April through September!... Where: Colchester Town Green… Details: Beginning in April and running to September, Good Times Motoring Club holds a cruise on the Green every third Wednesday (fourth Wednesday in case of rain) on the Colchester Town Green. The show begins around 5:00 PM and lasts until after sunset. Colchester has several good restaurants, a classic hot dog stand and interesting boutiques for dining and shopping before the show. The show is limited to all antique, unique and specialty cars and trucks with NO FEE to show or for admission. We will be accepting voluntary donations as you enter the Green to help us support the charities of our choice. We keep a family atmosphere without burnouts or alcohol. Food and donations go to support club and local charities… NOTICE We regret that no vehicle 1988 and newer will be allowed on the Green. Due to overcrowding and concerns by the Town, we had no choice but to change our venue. Thank you for your understanding… Due to limited space on the green GTMC reserves the right to deny any vehicle admission to the Green. Personnel on duty at the entrance have the final decision to grant or deny access…”… More info – We found the following list of dates for these events at the GTMC web site’s events page (https://www.goodtimesmotoringclub.com/blank-1): Weds, April 19 (Rain date = 4/26) … Weds, May 17 (Rain date = 5/24) … Weds, June 21 (Rain date = 6/28) … Weds, July 19 (Rain date = 7/26) …Weds, August 16 (Rain date = 8/23) … Weds, Sept 20 (Rain date = 9/27)…” … And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 2/3/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) WEDNESDAYS (starts 5/11/2022), Oxford (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “…Fritz Bobby Snack Bar Presents – ‘Weekly Wednesday NightCar Cruise,’ 5pm to 8pm, at Fritz’s Snack Bar, 72 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478…”… Quoting from the Facebook event page that was posted recently by Melissa from Fritz’s Car Cruise (https://www.facebook.com/events/4829298180457433/): “…Every Wednesday night, from 5-8, weather permitting... We are hoping this will be a great season think we all deserve it… Come down help us celebrate every Wednesday night with food, music, and friends. We will be offering giveaways, 50/50 raffle…”… webmaster’s note - Sounds good to us! I’ve attended this cool Wednesday night event in the past, and it’s always well-attended, with lots of cool cars, friendly folks, and a welcoming atmosphere... More info – Please be sure to visit the official Facebook page for Fritz Bobby Snack Bar (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/Fritz-Bobby-Snack-Bar-121081091236677/ … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 3/3/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) WEDNESDAYS (listed to start 5/11/2022; runs thru Monday, 10/10/2022 Columbus Day), Prospect (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “VFW Post 8075 Car Cruise,” 5:00pm-8:00pm, at VFW Post 8075, 218 Cheshire Road, Prospect, CT 06712… Quoting from the listing seen on our friends the CT Seaport Car Club’s coming events page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm): “…Wednesday May, 4, 2022, Prospect, CT… OPENING CRUISE of 2022 - Car Cruise VFW 8075, VFW Post 8075, 218 Cheshire Road, Prospect CT, 5:00pm -8:00pm… Cars, Music, Food, Pavillion, Plenty of Parking… All ages welcome, Admission is free… Every Wednesday from May 4th-Columbus Day (Monday, October 10th), go to "Prospect Community Buzz" on Facebook for info…”… And here’s the FLYER LINK that was also provided by the CT Seaporters: https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyers2022/VFW%208075Cruise.pdf … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 3/10/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) WEDNESDAYS (reportedly started up on 4/13/2022), Bolton (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “Parkside Pizza & Ice Cream Cruise Night Season 2022”… webmaster’s note – Thanks to our friend Rick Stevenson (rgsteven1@att.net) for his e-mailed heads-up of 4/15/2022, alerting us to this event (the 4/27 “not quite” season kickoff, and the ongoing weekly cruises for the 2022 season); Rick’s e-mail with subject line: “Parkside Pizza Cruise in Bolton,” had the following note: “…Parkside Pizza started up their cruise nights on the 13th. We drove by there yesterday and they had their sign out so I looked it up…”… And it appears that Rick did a copy & paste about the event, from the Eastern-CT oriented “Dream Machines Classics” April 2022 coming events page (https://www.dreammachineclassics.org/schedules/2022%20Schedules/april_2022.html), which read as follows: “…April 27, Parkside Cruise Night, Parkside Pizza & Ice Cream, 270 West Street, Bolton, CT 06232, every Wednesday, 4pm…”… More info – Here’s their Facebook page (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): https://www.facebook.com/parksidepizzact/ … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/15/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) WEDNESDAYS (starts on 7/6/2022; and then specific dates), Branford (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - "...’Shake, Rattle, and Roll – Way Back Wednesdays – Presented by The Town of Branford Department of Parks and Recreation’…”… Quoting from the note and flyer wording that our friends the CT Shoreline Cars & Coffee folks posted today on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ctshorelinecarsandcoffee): “…Mark your calendars for Wednesdays in July at the Branford Town Hall. To participate in the car show, e-mail nardellasmusic@aol.com … Shake, Rattle, and Roll… Way Back Wednesdays, featuring classic hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s spun by DJ Dennis Nardella… July 6th … July 13th … July 20th … & July 27th … 6:00 to 8:00pm, weather permitting… Including a car show on Town Hall Drive… To participate in the car show, email NardellasMusic@aol.com …”… Sounds awesome! We went to a couple of these events last summer, and had a GREAT time!... More info – Please be sure to visit the Branford Parks & Recreation Department Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/BranfordParksandRec - and their main informational web site is located at: https://branfordct.myrec.com/info/default.aspx ... And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 6/9/2022)
(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) WEDNESDAYS (starts 5/12/2021; see listing for other dates), Bozrah (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “Bozrah Moose 950 Cruise 2021 at The Moose Club Grill – Presented by The Moose Riders Club”… Quoting from the poster that we saw shared in early April on the CT Car Shows and Meets Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/247943463484018): “…Bozrah Moose Lodge 950 Cruise 2021, by The Moose Riders Club, at the Moose Club Grill… (list of dates) May 12 … May 26 … June 9 … June 23 … July 14 … July 28 … August 11 … August 25 … September 8 … September 22 … Rods, customs, antiques, muscle cars, special interest… Food services and beverages available… Info: 860-889-6856… No burn outs please…”… Additional info – We looked up the Bozrah Moose Lodge 950’s street address and it’s listed as 115 Fitchville Road, Bozrah, CT 06334… We also looked up the Bozrah Moose Riders Facebook page, and you can check ‘em out at: https://www.facebook.com/bozrahmooseriders ... A few more details – We subsequently ran across another copy of the 2021 flyer that appears to contain a bit more info about the cruises (including the hours they run, which are listed as: 5:00pm to 8:00pm, and also the recommended Exit # off of Route 2 to get there, which would be Exit 24) posted on the Facebook system by James Izzarelli (https://www.facebook.com/izzarelli1); thanks James!... And there you have it… (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/14/2021)
(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) WEDNESDAYS (starts 5/12/2021), Prospect (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “…’Cruise At Poncho’s’ – Senor Poncho’s Restaurant”… Quoting from the listing that we ran across on our friends the CT Seaport Car Club’s Upcoming Cruise Nights page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/cruisecalendar.htm): “…May 12 and every Wednesday May Thru October 11, 2021 Prospect CT... Cruise At Poncho’s, Senor Poncho’s Restaurant, 280 Cheshire Road, Prospect, 5:00pm, Cars, Music, restaurant and bar will be open, All ages welcome, Admission is free 50/50, Pic of the week and Bucket Raffle. Every Wednesday from May 12-Columbus Day (Monday, October 11th) Contact Carl Montagano at 203-725-6704 or email at carl.montagano@sbcglobal.net …”… Flyer link: https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyers2021/senorPonchos.pdf… Even more info – Please be sure to visit the official Facebook page of Seņor Panchos Prospect (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/SPProspect … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/11/2021)
(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) THURSDAYS (starts 4/27/2023; runs to the last Thursday in October), Prospect (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…’Thursday Cruise Night at Seņor Pancho’s’ – Presented by Prospect Car Club and RAD STALLIONS, 5pm-8pm, at Seņor Pancho’s, 280 Cheshire Road, Prospect, CT… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/492989696324786): “…Come cruise with the Prospect Car Club and the RAD STALLIONS on Thursdays, from 5pm - 8pm, at Seņor Pancho’s in Prospect… Location: 280 Cheshire Rd., Prospect, CT… Happy hour specials, music, 50/50 raffle, prizes and awards. All years, makes, and model vehicles are welcomed. Respect the lot. Sponsored by Prospect Flooring LLC…”… More info – Our friend Miguel from Rad Stallions added this note to his share of the event to the Shoreline Antique Auto Enthusiasts – Connecticut FB group page: “…This will be a weekly event, every Thursday, starting April 27th, until the last Thursday in October…”… Excellent, thanks Miguel!... Even more info – Please be sure to check out the Rad Stallions Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) at: https://www.facebook.com/radstallions , also the Prospect Car Club’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836339507294034 , and finally the Seņor Pancho’s of Prospect Facebook page (again, please be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”) at: https://www.facebook.com/SPProspect ... And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 2/3/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) THURSDAYS (listed to start 4/21/2022; runs thru 10/27/2022), Milford (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - "...Cruisin’ East Car Club Presents ‘The Thursday Night Cruise Night at Goodies Drive-In,’ 170 Cherry Street, Milford, CT… 6pm-9pm… Food, music, giveaways, trivia… ‘Cruisin’ the way it used to be’… Cut off 1985… Contact Phil 203-378-7684 or Bill 203-243-7824…”… webmaster’s note – Thanks to our friend Peggy Hall O’Hara for passing along the flyer via the Facebook system, from which all of the above info was transcribed. In her note accompanying the flyer that was posted today (4/21/2021), she added: “…Goodies Cruise starting tonight! See you there!...”… Sounds great! I’ve been to this cruise several times as a spectator and it’s always a great time with great cars and friendly folks!... More info – See their official web site at: https://goodiesmilford.com/ and/or visit their Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/goodiesmilford/ … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/21/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) THURSDAYS (listed to start 5/5/2022; presumably weekly—but better contact the organizers to make sure…), Ansonia (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - "...The Seymour Lions Club Summer Cruise Nights – Sponsored by Tire Shak,’ 5pm-8pm, at St. Sebastian Club, 86 Father Salemi Drive, Ansonia, CT 06401… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/352873506661711): “…Cruises will be held at St. Sebastian Club, 86 Father Salemi Dr., Ansonia, CT 06401… This show will be lots for fun for the whole family; we take pride in the part we play bringing car enthusiasts together to celebrate a time when the automobile was more than just an appliance. We invite all hot rods, street rods, rat rods, classic, custom, trucks, motorcycles and antiques to join us… As local car aficionados showcase their vintage, classic, and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles and all the work they have done on them, there are opportunities to network and uncover new ideas for local car enthusiasts… Trophies will be award for the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place car/truck winners also a motorcycle trophy will be award. Our sponsors pick the winners! Music raffles, socializing makes for a fun night!... For more information visit our web site www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/seymourct/ or our Facebook page @SeymourCTLions (https://www.facebook.com/SeymourCTLions/ - make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there --webmaster) or follow us on Instagram @seymourlions, email us seymourlions52@att.net or call Lion Melissa @ 203-430-9356 or Lion Corky @ 203-619-1571…”… And there you have it! The new location sounds fantastic, and speaking for myself, I’m looking forward to checking it out this season!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/21/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) THURSDAYS (starts 5/19/2022; appears to be weekly; no info on end date), South Glastonbury (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “... ‘Hops On The Hill Farm-To-Glass Brewery Cruise Nights,’ Thursdays, starting May 19th, weather permitting… At Hops On The Hill, 275 Dug Road, South Glastonbury, CT 06073… ‘…Come enjoy a beer and show off your hot rod/antique car/any make or model – all are welcome!...’…”… More info - https://hopsonthehillbrewery.com/ and/or their official Facebook page (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/hopsonthehillsog ... Additional note – Special Thanks to our friend Bill from South Glastonbury who gave us the heads-up on this event’s 2022 season kickoff!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/28/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) THURSDAYS (starts 5/12/2022), Marlborough (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “The Farm At Carter Hill Cruise Night”… 5pm to 8pm, 85 East Hampton Road, Marlborough, CT 06447… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/2787916808176683): “…Cruise night is back. This is not an event this is a night to come to the farm and meet other people with the same love of autos and have something to eat or drink from the Hogs Breath Tavern or The Screaming Goat Tap Room and Beer Garden and enjoy the farm. This will happen every Thursday night and a special one will be the 3rd Thursday of the month hosted by The Others Car club. Centrally located on Rt 66 in Marlborough Ct…”… And there you have it! Thanks, as always, to our friend Rick Stevenson for the heads up about this cool-sounding event!... More info – Please be sure to visit The Farm At Carter Hill’s” official Facebook page and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there, online at: https://www.facebook.com/farmlifeonrt66/ … (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/11/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) THURSDAYS (starts 7/21/2022), Milford (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - : “Gipper’s Restaurant Weekly Thursday Car Cruise”… 5pm-8pm, at Gipper’s Restaurant & Ale House, 304 Old Gate Lane, Milford, CT 06460… All years, makes, and models welcome… Happy hour specials, prizes, 50/50 raffle… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/2271432426357061): “…Come down to Gipper’s for the weekly cruise night! Thursdays from 5-8pm. All makes and models welcome, no cutoff year. Happy hour specials, 50/50 raffle, prizes. Thursday is also Ladies Night!...”… Sounds cool!... More info – Please be sure to visit the “Gipper’s” Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/Gippers-Restaurant-Ale-House-122588371138733 ... And also their main web site at: https://www.gippersalehouse.com/ … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 7/20/2022)
TEMPORARILY CLOSED (per their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TailgatersCT) (***UPDATED FOR 2022***) THURSDAYS (not sure when
it started--first saw notice on Facebook dated 6/24/2022), Milford (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - "...’Tailgater's
Cruise Night,' Thursday nights, 5:00 pm to 8:00pm, at Tailgater's Bar & Grill, 290
Old Gate Lane, Milford, CT... All cars welcomed, no cut-off year... Cars, raffle, prizes,
music, happy hour specials... Music by DJ V... Stay for the after party, 9pm-midnight,
with throwback hits by DJ Tony... webmaster's note - We saw this via a Facebook
post dated 6/24/2022 by Cars and Coffee Events (https://www.facebook.com/carsandcoffeeevents/),
with the note: "...New Event Added: Tailgater's Bar and Grill Cruise
Night..."... (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/27/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) THURSDAYS (not sure when it started--first saw organizer's notice dated 6/24/2022, thru October), Hamden (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - "...’Connecticut Classic Chevy Cruise Night - at P&M On Whitney (formerly Donato's Pizza),' every Thursday, 5:00 pm to 9:00pm, at 3825 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT... Music by Mike & The Magic Time Machine... '...C'mon down for great cars, great food, and great music! Get together with old friends, and make some new ones!...'... An an accompanying note by Bob Civitelli (https://www.facebook.com/bob.civitelli) from the 6/24/2022 flyer post read as follows: "...Come to our New Cruise at P&M on Whitney, 3825 Whitney Aveue, Hamden, CT, 5 to 9pm. Great food, great music! June thru Oct.! Every Thursday..."... More info - Please make sure also to visit the CT Classic Chevy Club's Facebook page, and give 'em a "Like" while you're there, online at: https://www.facebook.com/CtClassicChevyClub ... And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/27/2022)
(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) THURSDAYS (starts 4/29/2021; runs thru 9/30/2021), Enfield (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “Cruisin’ at Mt. Carmel,” in Enfield, CT… The following was posted on 2/19/2021 by John B. (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1141058699337292/user/100007227395415/) on the CT Council of Car Clubs Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/connecticutcouncilofcarclubs): “…~~ Cruisin' Mt Carmel ~~ Sponsored by Trantolo & Trantolo… Come join us every Thursday. Free admission. Weekly car award… Use the Charles Street entrance located off Elm ST. (Rt 220)… DJ, Food/Beverages served. 5:00-8:00pm… 93 Park Ave, Enfield CT… WEATHER PERMITTING WE WILL START OUR 2021 CRUISE NIGHTS ON THURSDAY APRIL 29th – SEPTEMBER 30th … www.mtcarmelsociety.com , (860)745-8856…”… More info - Additionally, a flyer for this event was posted the same day on the CT Council of Car Clubs FB page by Gerald Leblanc (https://www.facebook.com/gerald.leblanc.31), which included the following additional info: “…Cruisin’ at Mt. Carmel, 93 Park Avenue, Enfield, CT… Every Thursday night 5:00-8:00pm… Fresh food, 50/50 raffle, free admission… Sponsored by Trantolo & Trantolo… Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Cruisinmtcarmel ...”… Sounds cool!... Make sure to visit that Cruisin’ Mt. Carmel Facebook page and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there… (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 2/20/2021)
(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) FRIDAYS
(starts 4/28/2023 - start date moved up per info from Rockin'
Richard, who DJs these events 4/21/2023), North Branford (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - "...Marty
Forbes’ Friday Night North Branford McDs and DQ 2023 Cruise Nights…”…
Thanks to our local old car buddies Ed Davis (https://www.facebook.com/ed.davis.165),
and Rockin’ Richard Phillips (https://www.facebook.com/richard.phillips.1042),
we have a confirmed start date for the always-fun & laid-back North Branford Friday
Night Cruise Nights that our friend Marty Forbes runs at the North Branford McDonalds (not
sure if the Dairy Queen is part of this, but it has been in the past). Rockin’
Richard, the legendary DJ who runs the great oldies tunes for these events also indicated
the event hours as 5pm to 8pm, as it has traditionally been over the years. Can’t
wait to get back to some North Branford “Crusin’” for 2023! Thanks again Ed
and Rockin’ Rich!... Additional info - The McDonalds and Dairy Queen
who are the host businesses for this cruise night are located at 280 Branford Road, North
Branford, CT 06471, part of a larger shopping plaza called I think, “Central
Plaza,” and you can think of it as also being located at the intersection of Routes
80 & 139 (I think Route 80 in this area is called “Foxon Road,” and Route
139 in this area is called “Branford Road”)… (this cruise/recurring
event was added to this calendar as of 2/20/2023; event start date updated as
of 3/19/2023)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) FRIDAYS (starts on 6/17/2022; see the listing for other specific dates), East Berlin (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “Uncle D’s Diner Cruisin’ Friday Nights 2022”… Uncle D’s Diner, 869 Mill Street, East Berlin, CT 06023… “…Cruise nights run 5-8pm, and the diner opens at 5:30pm… Featuring: Mark’s Trivia, Music, Trophies, 60/40, Raffle, and Great Food & Friends…”… webmaster’s note - The following Friday night dates were included on the flyer that Tom Salwocki (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009117097522) posted to the CT Council of Car Clubs’ Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/connecticutcouncilofcarclubs/), on April 8th, 2022: June 17th… July 15th … August 19th … September 30th … More info – Here’s their Facebook page (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): https://www.facebook.com/uncledsdiner … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/15/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) FRIDAYS (starts on 5/6/2022; runs thru September), Milford (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - "...Blood Sweat & Gears Car Club 2022 Cruise Nights – ‘We’re Back to Milford McDonalds!’… Every Friday Night, May 6, 2022 through September, 6-9pm, weather permitting, at McDonalds Restaurant, 1376 Post Road, Milford, CT… Cut-off year 1981… Sponsored trophies, 50/50, and more!... Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bloodsweatandgearscarclubconnecticut (webmaster’s note - Please be sure to visit their FB page and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there)… New sponsors always welcome! Call or text Bob at 203-260-9754…”… More info – Please also be sure to view the BSG’s official web site at: https://www.bloodsweatandgearscarclub.org/ … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/26/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) FRIDAYS (starts on 5/20/2022), Vernon (“Vernon-Manchester line”) (appears to be confirmed for 2022) – Tri-Town Cruzers Friday Night Cruise Nights at the old CT Golfland… Sorry we did not get this posted sooner, but our friend Rick Stevenson advised that the Tri-Town Cruzers (https://www.facebook.com/groups/114290658583546/) started up their Friday night cruise at the old Golfland on the Vernon-Manchester line as of this past Friday evening (5/20), and with a new sponsor: Trantolo & Trantolo (https://www.facebook.com/TrantoloAndTrantolo). Quoting from the Gerald Leblanc (https://www.facebook.com/gerald.leblanc.31) Facebook post from a week or so ago that Rick forwarded: "...So it looks like the field is going to ready for a car show at the old site at golfland so Friday will Officially be our first show there will be food music and lots of cool cars. Show starts at 5pm till 8 pm hope to see you all… PS: we are looking for suggestions on a name for the show we will pick a winner and they will receive a $25 gas card from us. This is a Trantolo and Trantolo sponsored show..." ... Sounds great to us, and thanks again Rick for the heads up!... More info - For one more bit of hopefully useful info, the actual street address for the old CT Golfland appears to be: 95 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066... And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/22/2022)
(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) FRIDAYS (starts 5/21/2021), North Windham (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “Classic Cruise Nights at the Aero Diner”… The following info is as posted by Gary Pomo (https://www.facebook.com/gary.pomo), on the CT Car Shows and Meets Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/247943463484018), within the past day or so (and thanks again to our friend Rick Stevenson, for highlighting it, or else I would’ve missed it): “…YEA!... Classic Cruise nights are back at Aero Diner, Boston Post Rd. (North Windham, across from Walmart)… Friday, May 21…5:30… Great food specials… Music by Po'm and Paul obg duo… Pass the word… It’s great to have them back...”… More info – From the Aero Diner’s official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/50sdinerllc), the street address is listed as: 361 Boston Post Road, North Windham, CT 06256 … And there you have it… (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/20/2021)
(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) SATURDAYS (starts 6/17/2023, other specific dates), Meriden (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…Class Act Auto Wash Presents ‘The AMCC Cruise Nights,’ starting at 5:00pm, at Class Act Auto Wash, 1275 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450…”… Thanks to our friend Rob Lorenzo (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005302698530) forwarding the flyer for the “new” AMCC crew’s plans for 2023 Cruise Nights at Class Act Auto Wash in Meriden. Quoting from Rob’s Facebook post dated 1/24/2023: “…Thanks to the new AMCC crew, Garret Gassman, Dylan Rozza, Tyler Abele, AMCC cruise nights will be on once a month starting in June. More dates TBD. Whoop Whoop!!!...”… Sounds good to us! Initial list of dates, per the flyer attached to Rob’s post, are as follows: June 17th, with rain date of June 24th… July 15th, with rain date of July 22nd… and August 19th, with rain date of August 26th… And there you have it! Thanks again Rob and the new AMCC crewfor making it happen!..’ (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 1/25/2023)
(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) SATURDAYS (1st & 3rd, starts 5/6/2023), Wallingford (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…’The Charter Oak Firebird & Pontiac Club Presents: Saturday Cruise Nights 2023 at Captain Seas Wallingford,’ 4:00pm to 8:00pm, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, at Captain Seas, 905 North Colony Road, Wallingford, CT… 2023 Schedule (no rain dates): 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15, 8/5, 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 10/7, and 10/21… ‘…All Classic, Muscle, & Specialty Cars Welcome! Classic Imports too!...’… Bigger trophies, Bigger raffles, 50/50 drawing, Music and more!... Brought to you by www.charteroakfirebirds.org – club information: Brad 203-467-4482… Charter Oak Firebirds reserves the right to refuse entry to any vehicle or person. No alcohol. No burnouts… No dogs allowed, except service animals…”… webmaster’s note – All of the above information was transcribed from the Official Flyer that Brad Benoit posted today (1/27/2023), on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/brad.benoit.14 ... More info – A day before the flyer was released, Brad also posted the following “sneak peek” info on his FB page: “…Hello Fellow cruisers, We are here to let everyone know that our cruise nights are back on for 2023, We have a new location at Captain Seas restaurant right in Wallingford CT. 905 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492. We welcome all hot rods, muscle cars, street rods, motorcycles. ALL MAKES AND MODELS are welcome to have some fun and a good time and food. As we do the dates will be the first and third Saturdays of the month starting on May 6th. Our cruise times will be 4pm to 8pm and will end in October with our Halloween cruise night at special hours. We will have 50/50 and door prizes along with DJ. I will post the new flyer for this cruise night this week, and we will hand them out. We hope to see you on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays and will keep updating and post as we get closer…”… Even more info – Here’s the Facebook page for Captain Seas of Wallingford (please be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063858660681 … And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 1/27/2023)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SATURDAYS (starts 5/14/2022; and then specific dates), Berlin (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “Saturday Night Cruisin’ Classics at MidState Air Compressor – A Production of Connecticut Street Legends Car Club,” 5pm to 8pm, at MidState Air Compressor, 1492 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/272524408340313/): “…Come and enjoy a free night of classic car fun with good music, food, and friends. Trophies will be awarded and prizes will be available…”… Additional info - Here is the FULL LIST OF DATES for this event, that was also available at the Facebook event page (all are Saturdays, and all are listed to run from 5pm to 8pm): May 14th … June 11th … July 9th … August 13th … September 10th … Even more info – Here’s the official Facebook page for the Connecticut Street Legends Car Club (please make sure to visit their page and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): https://www.facebook.com/ConnecticutStreetLegends ... And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 3/7/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SATURDAYS (starts 4/23/2022) Monroe (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “Monroe Street Rodders Opening Night Cruise at Bill’s Drive-In”… Quoting from the listing we found on our friends the CT Seaport Car Club’s coming events page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm): “…Saturday, April 23, 2022 Monroe CT, OPENING CRUISE of 2022… Monroe Street Rodders Opening Night Cruise at Bills Drive-In… Classic car cruise with the Monroe Street Rodders Car Club at Bill's Drive In… Monroe Turnpike ( Rt.111) Monroe, CT… 3:30 pm – 8:00 pm… Cut Off Year 1985… Trophies, 50/50 raffle and give-aways every week… Fun for the entire family… No alcohol, burnouts, strollers, bicycles, skateboards or pets… Covid Guidelines Strictly Followed …”… More info – Please also be sure to visit the Monroe Street Rodders’ Facebook page, and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there: https://www.facebook.com/MonroeStreetRodders ... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/10/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SATURDAYS (every first of the month, starts on 5/7/2022; see listing for other specific dates), Old Saybrook (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - "...’American Legion Post 113 Car Show!’… Show held every first Saturday of the month, 9am to 3pm, from May thru September, 2022, at American Legion Post 113, 80 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, CT… Food, music, trophies, and a great time!... Show dates: May 7th … June 4th … July 2nd … August 6th … and September 3rd … Free Admission…”… webmaster’s note – We thank Charlie Calci (https://www.facebook.com/charlie.calci) for posting the flyer for this series of events at the “Shoreline Antique Auto Enthusiasts – Connecticut” Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/372713469572291), which is where we transcribed all of the above info from… More info – Please also be sure to visit the Faulk Marcolini Newman American Legion Post 113 Old Saybrook CT official Facebook page (and be sure to give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost113OldSaybrookCt ... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/26/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SATURDAYS (starts on 5/21/2022; see listing for other specific dates), Uncasville (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - "...The Southeastern Connecticut Mustang Club presents – ‘Cruise Nights 2022 at The Center of Montville,’ 601 Route 32, Uncasville, CT 06382… All cars and trucks welcome, no cut-off dates… Sorry, no motorcycles… (List of dates): Saturday, May 21st, 5:00pm until 8:00pm … Saturday, June 18th, 5:00pm until 8:00pm … Saturday, July 16th, 5:00pm until 8:00pm … Saturday, August 20th, 5:00pm until 8:00pm … Saturday, September 17th, 4:00pm until 7:00pm … Appreciation trophies courtesy of Whaling City Ford… Great music, exciting raffle prizes, big 50/50 raffle… Food, drink, and ice cream by Mr. Hot Dog… All raffle proceeds go to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center… Rain dates are the following Saturday—for the latest cruise night and show info, see our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SCMC1 ... On the web: www.secmc.com … Please, no alcohol & no burnouts…”… webmaster’s note – Thanks very much to our friend Clem Brown (lxxvtr6@aol.com), who e-mailed us the flyer for this popular & long-running cruise night series, from which all of the above information was transcribed! From his note dated 4/26/2022: “…Hi Steve, attached is the flyer for our 2022 Cruise Nights. We're running a little late this year while waiting for all our sponsors to come back aboard but we're all set now…”… Sounds great, thanks Clem!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/27/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SATURDAYS (starts 4/30/2022; appears to be weekly; no info on end date), Pomfret (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “... ‘Tri-State Cruisers Classic Car Club Weekly Cruise at Pizzaria 101/Loos & Co.,’ corner of Routes 169 & 101 in Pomfret, CT, on the grass, 5-8pm…”… webmaster’s note – Thanks again to our friend Rick Stevenson, via an e-mail dated 4/27/2022, who advised that “…Pomfret cruises start this Saturday…” (via his e-mail with the subject line “Pomfret cruises start April 30, 2022”); we are happy to pass along the info, and also recommend checking in with the organizers, at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Tri-State-Cruisers-Classic-Car-Club-131516450220126/ (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”), and/or their web site: http://www.tri-statecruisers.com/ … And there you have it! Thanks again Rick for the heads up… (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/28/2022)
(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SATURDAYS
(3rd Saturday of the month, not sure when it started; appears to be ongoing;
year-round no info on end date), Wallingford (appears
to be confirmed for 2022) - “...The Jaguar
Club of Southern New England Presents: ‘Jags & Java,’ at Mozzicato’s
Wallingford, 9:00am until 11:00am, at Mozzicato’s Italian Bakery, 731 North
Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492… webmaster’s note – We
heard about this thru our friend David Brill—the “Auto Archeologist” (e4wbrill@aol.com or Dave@AutoArcheologiest.com),
who mentioned it in an e-mail dated 9/20/2022: “…Our Jaguar Club of Southern New
England also does a monthly car meet at Mozzicato's in Wallingford, the third Sat of each
month, called Jags and Java, open to any cars though.. its Jags an Java because our Jaguar
club puts it on…”… I told David I’d get it onto the SAAC Calendar next
chance I got, and here we are… More info – From the
JCSNE’s dedicated web site page (https://www.jcsne.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=124803&item_id=1502135&event_date_id=255 –
this was for the 9/17 event, which just passed—you can go to the “calendar”
view - https://www.jcsne.org/content.aspx?page_id=4001&club_id=124803 -
and look for the third Saturday, click on it, and open up the info page) about these
events: “…’Jags ‘n Java’ (JCSNE does breakfast)… Don't
forget - once a month we have our regular monthly Saturday morning get-together nearby in
Wallingford… Drop by any time between 9 and 11 and you'll find members enjoying a
coffee, discussing their latest projects (or planning for their next one)… Remember:
9am, 3rd Saturday of the month, Jags 'n' Java… Mozzicato’s, 731 North Colony
Road, Wallingford, CT 06492….”… Even more info –
Here’s info from a page about the (just-passed 9/17) event that we found on the
“Cars & Coffee Events” web site (https://carsandcoffeeevents.com/event/jags-and-java/2022-09-17/):
“…Don’t forget – once a month we have our regular monthly Saturday
morning get-together nearby in Wallingford… Drop by any time between 9 and 11 and
you’ll find members enjoying a coffee, discussing their latest projects (or planning
for their next one)...”… Still more info – Here’s the
JCSNE’s official Facebook page—please be sure to visit and give
‘em a “Like” while you’re there: https://www.facebook.com/Jaguar-Club-of-Southern-New-England-2021635348060016 ...
And there you have it!… *9/22/2022 ADDITIONAL EVENT INFO –
I asked David Brill in a follow-up note if there was a season end date, or whether it
happened year-round. In a response dated 9/22/2022, David wrote: “…Hi Steve,
Yes, we do this year round. Granted, in the middle of winter, they're aren't too many of
us bringing the Big Cats outs to play, but we still meet up…”… Excellent,
thanks so much David (and JCSNE)!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this
calendar as of 9/21/2022; additional event info added to this listing as
of 9/23/2022)
(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) SATURDAYS (starts 6/12/2021 at NEW LOCATION), North Haven (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “DJ John Rozz Presents ‘Cruise at the New Address for Dino’s Seafood’,” 323 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473… Quoting from the John Rozz (https://www.facebook.com/john.rozz.5) post of June 11, 2021, to the CT Seaport Car Club’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ctseaportcarclub): “…This Saturday Finally. The New Dino’s Location… DJ John Rozz, Vintage Cars, Name That Tune, Best Seafood in Connecticut… Dancing, Prizes, Good Vibes & Awesome People… (starts) 3pm…”… More info – Here’s info from the accompanying poster that John Rozz also shared with his Facebook post: “…Dino’s Seafood, 203-239-5548, NEW ADDRESS: 323 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473… DJ John Rozz, 203-317-7129… Dino’s Gift Certificates will be given to all game/car winners…”… Sounds great to me! Looking forward to checking out this event, at the NEW location for Dino’s Seafood!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 6/15/2021)
(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) SATURDAYS (once a month, starts 3/20/2021, runs thru October; see list of dates), Branchburg (NEW JERSEY) (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “Neshantic Station Car Show,” 7:30am to 1:00pm, 111 Elm Street, Branchburg, NJ 08853…. Quoting from the event flyer posted on the Hemmings dedicated info page (https://www.hemmings.com/events/detail?listing_id=58473) where this event was found (direct flyer link: https://assets.hemmings.com/uimage/77519114-0-0.jpg?rev=1): “…The popular Neshantic Station Flea Market is joined in 2021 by the new Neshantic Station Car Show! The Car Show will be held one Saturday each month from March through October, from 7:30am to 1:00pm… (list of dates): Saturday, March 20 … Saturday, April 17 … Saturday, May 15 … Saturday, June 12 … Saturday, July 17 … Saturday, August 14 … Saturday, September 18 … Saturday, October 16 … Registration: There is no charge for car owners to bring and show their cars, and all antique, classic, and collector cars, trucks, and other vehicles are welcome. We just ask car owners to email us at carshow@nechanic.organd register so we know how many vehicles to expect. In lieu of registration fee, we ask all car owners to bring a cash or food donation for the Somerset County Food Bank… The Car Show is just minutes from Routes 202 and 206. To find the location via GPS, enter “111 Elm Street, Branchburg, NJ”…”… webmaster’s note – Why a car show in New Jersey on the SAAC Calendar? Reason #1 is that it’s a nice early-season event (and we love the early season events), and Reason #2 is that it seems a lot of events more local to us are either not being planned yet (obviously due to COVID concerns), or are being planned and cancelled already (which is exceptionally depressing, and for the same reason), and Reason #3 is that it just plain sounds like fun, and if I have a free Saturday, I’ll definitely consider a drive out there to check it out—if not as a participant, at least as a spectator! New Jersey is a beautiful state to visit!… (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 2/25/2021)
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